Conditional Hire - Prosecutor I

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

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.