Lawyer Apprentice Program (Alap) Prosecutor I

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming 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

• Applicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited-law school
• Must 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 qualifications
• Applicants must be cleared through the MCAO?s attorney background process including drug screen

• 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

• 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 a personal or County-owned vehicles

• 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

Practice Areas & Specialty

Criminal, Litigation