Deputy District Attorney I or II
Pueblo County Government · Pueblo, CO · 5 days ago
Legal$71k–$107k/yrFull-time
POSITION SUMMARY
DDA I: Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.
DDA II: Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.
COMPENSATION
- DDA I: $71,160 - 106,740/annually (budgeted starting salary = $86,000/year)
- DDA II: $86,112 - 129,168/annually (budgeted starting salary = $101,000/year)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 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.
- Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
- Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
- 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.
DDA I REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
- Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
- 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.
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY I EDUCATION
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY I EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
- Minimum of one year experience preferred
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY I LICENSE
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY II EDUCATION
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY II EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years experience required
DEPARTMENT OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY II LICENSE
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
- County Retirement Program
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Truly inclusive and diverse environment
- Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
- May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefit s (full-time employees)