Deputy District Attorney I or II

About the role

The District Attorney's Office seeks to hire Deputy District Attorneys (DDA I and DDA II) to perform professional legal work in misdemeanor and major traffic offenses, as well as felony criminal cases.

Responsibilities

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
• Confers with defense attorneys.
• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred for DDA I; minimum of two years experience required for DDA II.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required.
• Must successfully pass background check.

Qualifications

• For DDA I: No experience required.
• For DDA II: Minimum of two years experience required.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$71,160.00 - $106,740.00 / Annually for DDA I
$86,112.00 - $129,168.00 / Annually for DDA II

Schedule

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