Prosecutor I: Kickstart Your Criminal Prosecution Career

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF LRHP for attorneys

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

High-value healthcare for you and your

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2027 for our Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I position. Starting as law clerks paid at $22.00 per hour, you will later transition to a Prosecutor I salary of $82,250–$108,750 annually in a full-time role.

Qualified applicants must complete the application by December 31, 2026, demonstrate interest in criminal prosecution, and meet background and fitness

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2027 for our Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I position. Starting as law clerks paid at $22.00 per hour, you will later transition to a Prosecutor I salary of $82,250–$108,750 annually in a full-time role.

Qualified applicants must complete the application by December 31, 2026, demonstrate interest in criminal prosecution, and meet background and fitness