Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP) Prosecutor I
Core
Full-time Prosecutor I working as a lawyer apprentice under the Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP) to gain experience before achieving full State Bar membership.
Role type
Prosecutor I (Lawyer Apprentice)
Builds
Prosecution of criminal cases, victim services, and crime prevention programs for Maricopa County residents.
Domain
Public Law / Criminal Prosecution
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research and analysis, trial presentation and oral arguments, witness interviewing, legal writing (memoranda and pleadings), case negotiation, professional relationship management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Computerized legal research tools
Responsibilities
Discuss and present analyses of legal issues; Conduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover court; Interview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of cases; Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools; Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern; Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community; Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rights
Seniority
Entry-level (Apprentice)