Prosecutor IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Attorney IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief to lead, supervise, and manage the Grand Jury Bureau within the County Attorney’s Office. The role includes directing daily grand jury presentations and supervising professional staff while coordinating with courts, law enforcement, and public stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, have extensive prosecutorial experience, and can oversee empanelment and training.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited ABA-approved law school.
• Five years of experience as an attorney.
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona by the time of hire.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.
• Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion and maintain certification thereafter.
• May require on-call/overtime availability to provide response to after-hour inquiries and notification alerts.
• May be required to testify in court proceedings.
• May be travel to perform certain work functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Nine years of experience as a prosecutor.
• Three years of experience presenting cases to a Grand Jury.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage assigned employees, including managing bureau workload, ensuring high-quality work product, and handling personnel and disciplinary matters.
• A subject matter expert on all matters relating to grand juries in Maricopa County.
• Available for consultation after hours and on weekends.
• Participate in empanelment proceedings with the Presiding Criminal Judge.
• Oversee the orientation of newly sworn Maricopa County Grand Juries.
• Supervise attorneys presenting cases to the grand jury on a wide variety of felony offenses.
• Present cases to the grand jury as needed.
• Organize and conduct training office-wide regarding grand jury matters.
• Manage, create, and modify policies and procedures related to grand jury matters.
• Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function.
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, allied professionals, and members of the community.
• Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies or groups, including law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial committees.
• Comply and ensure compliance with Victims' Rights.
• Available “on call” as needed.
• Assign cases for charging review, supervise assigned attorneys’ charging decisions, and review cases for charging to assist other divisions.
• Cover court and other duties as assigned.
• Manage cases and workflows through MCAO’s electronic case management system.
• Conduct yearly legislative research to update the statute recording for grand juries and update and/or amending written materials/statute books for the grand juries.
• Calculate future grand jury dates in order to petition the court for new grand jury panels prior to the expiration of currently sitting grand jury panels.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification

Job description

Posting Date 10/30/26 Application Deadline 11/06/26 Pay Range $131,000 - $195,500 annually 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. Job Type Classified Department County Attorney

About the Position The Attorney IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief is tasked with leading, supervising and managing the Grand Jury Bureau in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Supervision duties include direct supervision of attorneys presenting cases to the grand jury daily and administrative professional supervisors.

Supervisors are also responsible for petitioning the court for grand jury panels as needed, participating in the empaneling of grand juries, ensuring that grand juries are given appropriate orientation, conducting trainings for the bureau and MCAO, and interacting with the public and law enforcement on a variety of issues.

About the Office of the County Attorney We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options 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 Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!

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• We Require Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
• Five years of experience as an attorney

• Must be admitted to practice law and are in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona by the time of hire
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire
• Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment.
• May require on-call/overtime availability to provide response to after-hour inquiries and notification alerts.
• May be required to testify in court proceedings.
• May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• We Also Value Nine years of experience as a prosecutor
• Three years of experience presenting cases to a Grand Jury

Job Contributions

• Lead, supervise, and manage assigned employees, including managing bureau workload, ensuring high-quality work product, and handling personnel and disciplinary matters
• A subject matter expert on all matters relating to grand juries in Maricopa County
• Available for consultation after hours and on weekends
• Participate in empanelment proceedings with the Presiding Criminal Judge.
• Oversee the orientation of newly sworn Maricopa County Grand Juries.
• Supervise attorneys presenting cases to the grand jury on a wide variety of felony offenses
• Present cases to the grand jury as needed
• Organize and conduct training office-wide regarding grand jury matters
• Manage, create, and modify policies and procedures related to grand jury matters
• Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, allied professionals, and members of the community
• Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies or groups, including law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial committees
• Comply and ensure compliance with Victims' Rights
• Available “on call” as needed
• Assign cases for charging review, supervise assigned attorneys’ charging decisions, and review cases for charging to assist other divisions
• Cover court and other duties as assigned
• Manage cases and workflows through MCAO’s electronic case management system
• Conduct yearly legislative research to update the statute recording for grand juries and update and/or amending written materials/statute books for the grand juries
• Calculate future grand jury dates in order to petition the court for new grand jury panels prior to the expiration of currently sitting grand jury panels

Working Conditions Office and courtroom setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle Ability to move up to 20 pounds

Selection Procedure 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

About Maricopa County

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!