Conditional - Prosecutor

Posting Date

10/03/25

03/01/26

$82,250 - $106,375 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Classified

County Attorney

Ready to begin 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.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2026 for our Conditional Hire - Prosecutor I position. Applicants hired into this position will be offered a full-time Prosecutor I position conditioned on the following:

• The applicant is successful on the February 2026 bar exam
• The applicant is cleared through MCAO's attorney background process, including drug screen
• The applicant submits all character and fitness materials to the State Bar of Arizona no later than December 31, 2025
• The applicant must achieve an 85 or higher on the MPRE by the time bar results are received
• MCAO has an available Prosecutor I vacancy at the time the applicant receives an Arizona bar number

Conditional Hires will start working at MCAO as law clerks shortly after the February 2026 bar exam. Law clerks will be compensated at $22.00 per hour paid through a 3rd party employer, and are expected to work a 40‑hour work week.

After Conditional Hires receive their Arizona State Bar number and are formally placed in a Prosecutor I vacancy, they will be compensated as a Prosecutor I. The starting salary for a new attorney in the Prosecutor I position is $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $106,375 annually.

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Successful applicants must have demonstrated an interest in criminal prosecution during law school through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences with a criminal prosecution agency
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications through Workday
• Candidates must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive

• 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

• Office and courtroom setting
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods
• Ability to travel to and from various County locations using personal or County‑owned vehicles

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.