Prosecutor I-III

About the role

Ready to begin or elevate your legal career? Join us! As a Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and provide competent legal advice and services.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and present analyses of legal issues
• Conduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover court
• Interview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of cases
• Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community
• Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rights

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, AND admission to practice law, and are in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona

Qualifications

• Prosecution experience

Skills

• Legal analysis
• Oral advocacy
• Witness interviewing
• Legal research
• Case negotiation

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Pay

The pay ranges listed above reflect the pay range for each position. The tier placement and subsequently salary offer is based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification.

Schedule

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.