Prosecutor II - Charging Attorney

Maricopa County•Durango, CO

1d•$102,000 - $148,500

About The Position

The Prosecutor II serves as a charging attorney for Maricopa County justice courts, which cover 26 courts throughout the county. The role requires careful evaluation of law-enforcement submittals and available evidence, along with application of relevant criminal statutes, to ensure charges are supported by a reasonable likelihood of conviction based on constitutionally obtained and admissible evidence. Charging decisions may require communication and coordination with law enforcement and, when a suspect is in custody, may need to be made within a few hours. The charging attorney also explains charging decisions to crime victims and must competently navigate MCAO and Superior Court databases. The position may be based with the Justice Court Bureaus at either the Durango Facility or the Southeast Facility. It is an office and courtroom role in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. Travel to county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training may be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
At least two and a half years of experience as a prosecutor.
Admission to practice law and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.
Ability to move up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel to and from county locations using personal or County-owned vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Prosecutor experience in Arizona.
Three years of experience as a prosecutor.
Experience charging misdemeanor crimes.

Responsibilities

Review law-enforcement submittals and make appropriate charging decisions within applicable time limits.
Communicate effectively with law enforcement, the court, victims, other agencies, and community partners.
Review risk assessments, criminal history, and crime facts to make appropriate release recommendations to the judicial officer.
Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility.
Cover court and perform other duties as assigned.
Navigate MCAO and Superior Court computerized databases effectively.
Explain charging decisions to crime victims.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys.
Tuition reimbursement.
Hybrid work schedule may be available after a probationary period, based on business needs.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match from Day 1.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.