Appellate Division Chief Prosecutor

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County, Colorado, USA is seeking a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead the Appellate Unit and oversee policy changes affecting division and departmental operations.

The role requires five years of felony-level prosecutorial experience, admission to the Colorado Bar, and strong leadership skills to train staff attorneys and coordinate with law enforcement. Excellent communication and ethical standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Colorado criminal law knowledge required.
• Ability to conduct appellate research and draft briefs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Deputy District Attorneys in the Appellate Unit.
• Mentors and trains division deputies; conducts performance evaluations.
• Plans and directs operations of the units; fosters open communication.
• Develops procedures for appeals and post-conviction matters; ensures policy updates.
• Maintains relationships with courts and court reporters; professional liaison.
• Coordinates with the Chief Deputy DDA on training needs.
• Performs legal research and drafts appellate briefs.
• Responds to public and media inquiries; informs Chief Communications Officer.
• Assists in hiring Deputy District Attorneys.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Colorado criminal law

Appellate advocacy

Leadership

Legal research

Trial experience

Oral and written communication

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Juris Doctorate

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

El Paso County, Colorado, USA is seeking a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead the Appellate Unit and oversee policy changes affecting division and departmental operations.

The role requires five years of felony-level prosecutorial experience, admission to the Colorado Bar, and strong leadership skills to train staff attorneys and coordinate with law enforcement. Excellent communication and ethical standards are essential.