What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP) Prosecutor I position at Maricopa County and Careers?
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About the PositionThe Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) is now accepting applications from law school graduates interested in participating in the newly enacted Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP). To be eligible for a position in this program, applicants must meet all conditions outlined in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order no. 2024-148 which includes a score on the Uniform Bar Exam between 260 and 269. To practice law under the ALAP, the individual must work in an approved position, such as working for a public law practice, which includes the MCAO. To be eligible for full membership in the State Bar, a lawyer apprentice must successfully complete 24 months of employment with an eligible employer. Applicants hired into this position will work as a lawyer apprentice in a full-time Prosecutor I position for a 24-month supervisory period. At the end of the supervisory period, employment will continue in that position if the lawyer apprentice successfully achieves regular membership in the State Bar of Arizona at the end of that period.The starting salary for a Prosecutor I is currently $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $130,500 annually.About UsWe 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 OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysExceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We RequireApplicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited-law schoolMust be an ALAP applicant, meaning you have already submitted your application and are seeking qualified employment. Please refer to Administrative Order No. 2024-148 for a list of minimum qualificationsApplicants must be cleared through the MCAO’s attorney background process including drug screenJob Contributions Discuss and present analyses of legal issuesConduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover courtInterview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of casesResearch and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsCompose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concernMaintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the communityNegotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rightsWorking Conditions Office and courtroom settingAbility to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periodsAbility to travel to and from various County locations using a personal or County-owned vehiclesSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.JR13906: *9/19/25; 10/29/25
About the PositionThe Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) is now accepting applications from law school graduates interested in participating in the newly enacted Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP). To be eligible for a position in this program, applicants must meet all conditions outlined in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order no. 2024-148 which includes a score on the Uniform Bar Exam between 260 and 269. To practice law under the ALAP, the individual must work in an approved position, such as working for a public law practice, which includes the MCAO. To be eligible for full membership in the State Bar, a lawyer apprentice must successfully complete 24 months of employment with an eligible employer. Applicants hired into this position will work as a lawyer apprentice in a full-time Prosecutor I position for a 24-month supervisory period. At the end of the supervisory period, employment will continue in that position if the lawyer apprentice successfully achieves regular membership in the State Bar of Arizona at the end of that period.The starting salary for a Prosecutor I is currently $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $130,500 annually.About UsWe 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 OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysExceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We RequireApplicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited-law schoolMust be an ALAP applicant, meaning you have already submitted your application and are seeking qualified employment. Please refer to Administrative Order No. 2024-148 for a list of minimum qualificationsApplicants must be cleared through the MCAO’s attorney background process including drug screenJob Contributions Discuss and present analyses of legal issuesConduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover courtInterview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of casesResearch and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsCompose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concernMaintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the communityNegotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rightsWorking Conditions Office and courtroom settingAbility to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periodsAbility to travel to and from various County locations using a personal or County-owned vehiclesSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.JR13906: *9/19/25; 10/29/25
Salary : $82,250 - $130,500