Prosecutor IV - Grand Jury Bureau Chief

Posting Date 10/30/26 Application Deadline 11/06/26 Pay Range $131,000 - $195,500 annually offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Classified Department County Attorney About The Position The Attorney IV – Grand Jury Bureau Chief is tasked with leading, supervising and managing the Grand Jury Bureau in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Supervision duties include direct supervision of attorneys presenting cases to the grand jury daily and administrative professional supervisors. Supervisors are also responsible for petitioning the court for grand jury panels as needed, participating in the empaneling of grand juries, ensuring that grand juries are given appropriate orientation, conducting trainings for the bureau and MCAO, and interacting with the public and law enforcement on a variety of issues. About The Office Of The County Attorney We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys Work with a greater purpose 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 you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families 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 a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 We Require Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school Five years of experience as an attorney Other Requirements Must be admitted to practice law and are in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona by the time of hire Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment. May require on-call/overtime availability to provide response to after-hour inquiries and notification alerts. May be required to testify in court proceedings. May be required to travel to perform certain work functions. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance We Also Value Nine years of experience as a prosecutor Three years of experience presenting cases to a Grand Jury Job Contributions Lead, supervise, and manage assigned employees, including managing bureau workload, ensuring high-quality work product, and handling personnel and disciplinary matters A subject matter expert on all matters relating to grand juries in Maricopa County Available for consultation after hours and on weekends Participate in empanelment proceedings with the Presiding Criminal Judge. Oversee the orientation of newly sworn Maricopa County Grand Juries. Supervise attorneys presenting cases to the grand jury on a wide variety of felony offenses Present cases to the grand jury as needed Organize and conduct training office-wide regarding grand jury matters Manage, create, and modify policies and procedures related to grand jury matters Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, allied professionals, and members of the community Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies or groups, including law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial committees Comply and ensure compliance with Victims' Rights Available “on call” as needed Assign cases for charging review, supervise assigned 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 and/or amending written materials/statute books for the grand juries Calculate future grand jury dates in order to petition the court for new grand jury panels prior to the expiration of currently sitting grand jury panels Working Conditions Office and courtroom setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle Ability to move up to 20 pounds Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must 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-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. 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