Closing Date: 22nd June, 2024
Description:
About the Position:The Juvenile Prosecutor is tasked with prosecuting criminal cases for the A Government Entity Attorney's Office and providing competent legal advice and services.
- Prosecutors hired at a level I will be compensated at a range of $77,500.00 - $95,742.40 (Prorated based on part-time hours)
- Prosecutors hired at a level II will be compensated at a range of $90,500.00 - $130,500.00 (Prorated based on part-time hours)
- This position will be located at 3131 West Durango St., Phoenix, Arizona 85009
- 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
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Learn more at?maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
Other Requirements:
Candidates who are currently admitted to practice law and are in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
We Also Value
Previous prosecution experience
Job Contributions
- Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with Victims' Rights
- Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community
- Discuss and present the analysis of legal issues
- Conduct trials and present oral arguments as needed
- Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern as needed in assigned cases
- Interview witnesses regarding facts as needed in the prosecution of the case(s)
- Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
- Cover court and other duties as assigned
- Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function
Working Conditions:
- Office and courtroom setting in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
- May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties
- Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds