Prosecutor II - Grand Jury Attorney

Prosecutor PositionWe are looking for a dynamic and experienced prosecutor to review and prepare cases for presentation to the Grand Jury.The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is the third-largest prosecution agency in the country. The dedicated professionals at MCAO play a critical role in keeping our community safe and are committed to doing the right things for the right reasons.We Require:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schoolThree years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law or six years of experience as an attorney practicing in any other areaOther Requirements:Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona by the time of hireValid Arizona driver's license upon hireMay require overtime availability to respond to after-hour inquiriesWe Also Value:Prosecutor experience in ArizonaExperience presenting cases to a Grand JuryJob Contributions:Represent the State before the Grand JuryReview and prepare cases for presentation to the Grand JuryWork with and prepare law enforcement witnesses for testimony in front of a Grand JuryAnswer legal questions asked by Grand JurorsAssist with reviewing cases to make charging decisionsComply with all rules regulating professional responsibilityCover court and other duties as assignedWorking Conditions:Courtroom setting in a high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing dutiesAbility to travel to and from various County locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or County-owned vehiclesAbility to move up to 20 poundsGrand Jury presentations are conducted in person but there is an opportunity for some teleworking after the first year of employmentSelection Procedure:Consideration 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

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