Attorney I-IV - Criminal Division

The Mohave County Attorney’s Office is recruiting prosecutors at all experience levels, including entry level prosecutors, for several Deputy County Attorney positions based in Mohave County (our main office is in Kingman). Entry-level Attorney I positions start at $85,363, with substantial increases based on experience—up to $153,000 for Attorney IV roles. What It’s Like to Work Here Our office emphasizes work–life balance , professional growth, and meaningful responsibility from day one. Prosecutors handle vertical prosecution with real independence and discretion over their cases. The team environment is collaborative, with mentoring, training, and an open-door culture that supports learning at every stage. We are committed to helping attorneys build strong litigation skills, especially jury trial experience , and we take pride in our mission to “ Do Justice .” Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 Paid Holidays. End of Year PTO Buyback (optional). Retirement Benefits: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer match starting on first day. Deferred Compensations Programs (optional) Comprehensive Wellness Program: Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision. 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events Marketplace Discounts Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care). Schedule: Flexible schedules, including remote work up to two days per week (or one day per week with a 4/10 schedule) Our Mission To conduct the prosecution of all felony offenses within the County and the prosecution of misdemeanors in the unincorporated areas. Advise law enforcement agencies and the grand jury. Assist crime victims and witnesses. Attorney Intern -> Salary Range 13 Step 1-18 $21.09 - $34.87/hr. Attorney I -> Salary Range 23 Step 1-17 $34.37 - $55.17/hr. Attorney II -> Salary Range 25 Step 1-17 $37.89 - $60.81/hr. Attorney III -> Salary, Range 27 Step 1-17 $41.78 - $67.04/hr. Attorney IV -> Salary Range 29 Step 1-17 $46.06 - $73.91/hr . Work is subject to traveling to various locations throughout Mohave County. Attorney could be based in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, or Bullhead City. Schedule is subject to call-backs or on-call status, and irregular schedules to include completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays. Represents the assigned department in courts of law. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Prosecutes all classes of felony and gross misdemeanor preliminary hearings including murder cases, and murder cases in which the death penalty is sought to be imposed (if death penalty certified). Prosecutes complex criminal cases; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses; prepares pre-trial legal memoranda; selects juries; prepares and presents opening and closing statements; examines and cross examines witnesses; makes and meets legal objections; and requests legal instructions. Evaluates criminal charges as filed and instructs investigators as to additional information needed to defend cases; evaluates the information and determines the appropriate disposition of the case. Evaluates criminal cases of newer attorneys; suggests lines of investigation, appropriate trial tactics and legal motions to use; gives advice as to appropriate dispositions. Administers programs in a specific field of criminal law; evaluates effectiveness of particular section in which assigned. Assists in coordinating court dockets including jury trials, preliminary hearings, bench trials, sentencing, and probation violation hearings and motions. As assigned, supervises and trains assigned attorneys or others in matters relating to the assigned department. As assigned, completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and recordkeeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure g