Government Law Admission Program

Posting Date06/05/25Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledPay Range$80,000 - $160,000 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 TypeClassifiedDepartmentCounty AttorneyAbout the PositionThe 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 $80,000 to $122,000Prosecutors hired at a level II will be compensated at a range of $98,000 to $138,500Prosecutors hired at a level III will be compensated at a range of $110,000 to $160,000The pay ranges listed above reflect the FULL pay range for each position. The tier placement and subsequently salary offer is 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 teamProud to OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our upcoming 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 discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireJuris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schoolApplicants 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. 2025-25Experience 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 positionApplicants must be cleared through the MCAO’s attorney background process, including drug screenJob ContributionsDiscuss 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 ConditionsOffice and courtroom settingAbility to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periodsAbility to travel to and from various County locations using 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.Apply Now