Prosecutor IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$131,000 - $195,500•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 and administrative professional supervisors. It also involves petitioning the court for grand jury panels, participating in empanelment, ensuring newly sworn grand juries receive orientation, conducting bureau-wide and office-wide training, and engaging with the public and law enforcement on a range of issues. The position serves as a subject matter expert on grand jury matters in Maricopa County, oversees bureau workloads and work quality, manages policies and procedures, and supports charging decisions and case workflows. The role may require after-hours and weekend availability, on-call response, court testimony, and travel to county locations. Work takes place in office and courtroom settings in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Five years of experience as an attorney.
Admission to practice law and 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.
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy; drug and alcohol testing applies to positions designated as safety-sensitive.

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.
Participate in grand jury empanelment proceedings with the Presiding Criminal Judge.
Oversee the orientation of newly sworn Maricopa County Grand Juries.
Supervise attorneys presenting cases to grand juries on a wide variety of felony offenses.
Present cases to the grand jury as needed.
Organize and conduct office-wide training on grand jury matters.
Manage, create, and modify policies and procedures related to grand jury matters.
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 professional responsibility rules, including rules addressing the prosecutorial function, and ensure compliance with Victims' Rights.
Be available for consultation after hours and on weekends and be available on call as needed.
Assign cases for charging review, supervise attorneys’ charging decisions, and review cases for charging to assist other divisions.
Cover court and perform other duties as assigned.
Manage cases and workflows through MCAO’s electronic case management system.
Conduct yearly legislative research to update grand jury statute recordings 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.
Travel to county locations for court appearances, meetings, and trainings as needed.

Benefits

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