Prosecutor I: Bar-Ready Clerk-to-Prosecutor Path

Maricopa County

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 109,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRP

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Employee wellness programs

On-site child care

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Prosecutor I in the County Attorney's Office. The selected candidate will prosecute criminal cases, provide competent legal advice, and support the office's mission of justice for all.

Conditional hires begin as law clerks after the February 2027 bar exam, with a pathway to Prosecutor I upon bar admission. Applicants must be a current 3rd-year law student, scheduled to graduate with a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and must complete all character and fitness

Qualifications

Current 3rd-year law student expected to receive a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must take the February 2027 Arizona Bar exam.
Demonstrated interest in criminal prosecution during law school through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences.

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.