Prosecutor IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief

Maricopa County Attorney's Office•Madison, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief leads, supervises, and manages the Grand Jury Bureau in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The role directly supervises attorneys who present cases to the grand jury daily and administrative professional supervisors. It oversees grand jury panel requests and empanelment, orientation of newly sworn grand juries, and bureau and office-wide training. The position also interacts with the public and law enforcement on a range of issues and serves as a subject matter expert on grand jury matters in Maricopa County. The role manages bureau workload and employees, policies and procedures, case assignments and charging reviews, and workflows through the office’s electronic case management system. The Chief may present cases to grand juries, cover court duties, provide after-hours consultation, and carry out legislative research and updates to grand jury materials. Work takes place in office and courtroom settings in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. Travel to county locations may be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Five years of experience as an attorney.
Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona by the time of hire.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.
Obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion and maintain certification throughout the assignment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
May require on-call or overtime availability for after-hours inquiries and notification alerts.
May be required to testify in court proceedings and travel to perform certain work functions.
Ability to travel to and from county locations for court appearances, meetings, and trainings, using a personal or county-owned vehicle.
Ability to move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Nine years of experience as a prosecutor.
Three years of experience presenting cases to a Grand Jury.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and manage assigned employees, including bureau workload, work quality, personnel matters, and disciplinary matters.
Serve as a subject matter expert on grand jury matters in Maricopa County and be available for consultation after hours and on weekends.
Participate in grand jury empanelment proceedings with the Presiding Criminal Judge.
Oversee orientation of newly sworn Maricopa County Grand Juries.
Supervise attorneys presenting cases to grand juries on a wide variety of felony offenses and present cases as needed.
Organize and conduct office-wide training regarding grand jury matters.
Manage, create, and modify policies and procedures related to grand jury matters.
Comply with professional responsibility rules, including rules specific to the prosecutorial function.
Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, allied professionals, and community members.
Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies and groups, including law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial committees.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Victims’ Rights.
Assign cases for charging review, supervise attorneys’ charging decisions, and review cases for charging to assist other divisions.
Cover court and other duties as assigned.
Manage cases and workflows through MCAO’s electronic case management system.
Conduct yearly legislative research to update the statute recording for grand juries and update or amend written materials and statute books.
Calculate future grand jury dates and petition the court for new panels before currently sitting panels expire.
Petition the court for grand jury panels as needed and participate in empaneling grand juries.
Provide after-hours response to inquiries and notification alerts as needed.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys.
Tuition reimbursement.
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for employees 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 requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution and including a 100% employer match on Day 1.