Posting Date
01/09/26Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
$82,250 - $165,000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
ClassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) is now accepting applications from lawyers interested in participating in the newly enacted Government Law Admission Program (GLAP).
This program is only available to attorneys licensed by bar examination in a US state or territory that does not offer Arizona lawyers admission on motion. These jurisdictions include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, West Virginia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions must seek admission to the Arizona bar as described in Rule 34, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona.
To be eligible for a position in this program, applicants must meet all conditions outlined in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order no. 2025-25. To practice law under the GLAP, the individual must work in an approved position, which includes an attorney position with the MCAO. To be eligible for full membership in the State Bar of Arizona, a lawyer licensed under this program must successfully complete five (5) years of employment with an eligible employer.
Applicants hired into this position will work as a full-time Prosecutor I, II, or III for a 5-year period. Employment will continue in that position if the lawyer is fully admitted to practice law in Arizona under Rule 34(f).
Prosecutors hired at a level I will be compensated at a range of $82,250 to $106,375
Prosecutors hired at a level II will be compensated at a range of $102,000 to $144,500
Prosecutors hired at a level III will be compensated at a range of $110,000 to $165,000
The tier placement and subsequently the salary offer are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO)
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!
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
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
We Require
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
Applicants must attest that they intend to seek licensure under the GLAP program and, if selected for hire, the MCAO will provide the avowal required for licensure under Administrative Order No. 2025-25
Experience is credited at 100% for directly applicable criminal work as an attorney and at 50% for the practice of law in all other areas. To be considered for a Prosecutor II position an applicant must have 2.5 years’ experience and 5 years’ experience for a Prosecutor III position
Applicants must be cleared through the MCAO’s attorney background process, including drug screen
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
Working Conditions
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
Selection Procedure
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.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Intend to seek licensure under the GLAP program
- 2.5 years' experience for Prosecutor II or 5 years for Prosecutor III
- Cleared through the MCAO's attorney background process
What We Do
Maricopa County is the nation's fourth most populous county, with a government dedicated to improving residents' lives through various public services.
