Government Law Admission Program - Prosecutor I-III

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 82,250 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Tuition reimbursement

Low-cost healthcare

Child-care benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Participation in retirement system

Job summary

Maricopa County is hiring for full-time Prosecutor positions as part of the Government Law Admission Program (GLAP). This opportunity requires a Juris Doctor degree and offers salary ranges based on experience. Candidates will engage in legal analysis, trial conduct, and negotiations.

The position provides various benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and extensive health benefits. Applicants must fulfill specific legal qualifications and clear background checks. Maricopa County values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by bar examination in a U.S. state or territory.
• Experience in criminal law is required.
• Must undergo background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and present analyses of legal issues.
• Conduct trials and present oral arguments.
• Research and analyze legal issues using various tools.

Skills

Legal analysis

Trial conduct

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About the Position

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) is accepting applications from lawyers for the newly enacted Government Law Admission Program (GLAP). Applicants must be licensed by bar examination in a U.S. state or territory that does not offer Arizona lawyers admission on motion, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, WestVirginia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, PuertoRico, and the Virgin Islands.

Candidates licensed in other jurisdictions must seek admission to the Arizona bar as described in Rule34, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona. To be eligible, applicants must meet all conditions outlined in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order no.2025‑25. The GLAP lawyer must work in an approved position, specifically an attorney position with MCAO, and must eventually complete five (5) years of employment to qualify for full membership in the State Bar of Arizona.

Applicants hired into this position will work as a full‑time Prosecutor I, II, or III for a five‑year period. Employment will continue if the lawyer is fully admitted to practice law in Arizona under Rule34(f). Prosecutors hired at a level I receive a salary range of $82,250 to $106,375; levelII receive $102,000 to $144,500; levelIII receive $110,000 to $165,000. Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity within Maricopa County. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Contributions

• 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

• JurisDoctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Intention to seek licensure under the GLAP program
• Experience credited at 100% for directly applicable criminal work as an attorney and at 50% for the practice of law in all other areas
• For a ProsecutorII position, at least 2.5years of experience; for a ProsecutorIII position, at least 5years of experience
• Clearance through MCAO’s attorney background process, including drug screening, background and fingerprint investigation, and drug and alcohol testing required for safety‑sensitive positions
• Legal and ethical qualifications to practice law

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer liability repayment assistance program (LARP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for employees and qualifying dependents
• Child‑care benefits, including access to the on‑site Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System with 12% monthly contribution and 100% employer match on Day1

Maricopa County is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or genetic information.