Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I

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Posting Date

10/03/25

Application Deadline

03/01/26

Pay Range

$82,250 - $106,375 annually

Salary 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

Ready to begin your legal career? Join us! As a Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and provide competent legal advice and services.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2026 for our Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I position. Applicants hired into this position will be offered a full-time Prosecutor I position conditioned on the following:

The applicant is successful on the February 2026 bar exam
The applicant is cleared through MCAO’s attorney background process, including drug screen
The applicant submits all character and fitness materials to the State Bar of Arizona no later than December 31, 2025
The applicant must achieve an 85 or higher on the MPRE by the time bar results are received
MCAO has an available Prosecutor I vacancy at the time the applicant receives an Arizona bar number

Conditional Hires will start working at MCAO as law clerks shortly after the February 2026 bar exam. Law clerks will be compensated at $22.00 per hour paid through a 3rd party employer, and are expected to work a 40-hour work week.

After Conditional Hires receive their Arizona State Bar number and are formally placed in a Prosecutor I vacancy, they will be compensated as a Prosecutor I. The starting salary for a new attorney in the Prosecutor I position is $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $106,375 annually.

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

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

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Successful applicants must have demonstrated an interest in criminal prosecution during law school through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences with a criminal prosecution agency
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications through Workday
Candidates 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

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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