Government Law Admission Program - Prosecutor I-III

Posting Date

07/09/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$82,250 - $171,750 annually

Salary 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

Classified

Department

County Attorney

About 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 $ 108,750

Prosecutors hired at a level II will be compensated at a range of $102,000 to $ 148,500

Prosecutors hired at a level III will be compensated at a range of $ 114,500 to $ 171,750

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 an 11.98% 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

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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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