Posting Date
10/22/26
Application Deadline
10/27/26
Pay Range
$102,000 - $148,500 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
This position is a charger for the Justice Courts. MCAO covers 26 justice courts throughout the county. Charging a crime is one of the most challenging and important decisions a prosecutor can make in their duties. Careful evaluation of a submittal before charging is critical. A thorough review of available evidence and the applicable criminal statutes is necessary to ensure that cases are not charged unless there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction based on constitutionally obtained and admissible evidence. The charging decision often includes communication and coordination with law enforcement. If the suspect is in custody, the charging attorney may only have a few hours to review the submittal and make a charging decision. The charging attorney must be familiar with and able to navigate both MCAO and Superior Court databases competently. Charging attorneys frequently communicate and explain charging decisions to crime victims.
We Require
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Two and a half years of experience as a prosecutor
- Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire
- The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.
- The charger can be based with the Justice Court Bureaus at either the Durango Facility or the Southeast Facility
We Also Value
- Prosecutor experience in Arizona
- Three years of experience as a prosecutor
- This position will be a charger for the justice courts and so experience charging misdemeanor crimes is preferred
Job Contributions
- Review submittals from law enforcement and make appropriate charging decisions within applicable time limits
- Communicate effectively with law enforcement, the court, victims and other agencies and community partners
- Review risk assessments, criminal history, and the facts of the crime to make appropriate release recommendations to the judicial officer
- Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility
- Cover court and other duties as assigned
- MCAO is a fully digital office. Must navigate effectively in MCAO and Superior Court computerized databases
Working Conditions
- Office and courtroom setting in a high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
- May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties
- Ability to travel to and from various County locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or County-owned vehicles
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds
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
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