Appellate Unit Chief, Senior Deputy D.A.

El Paso County, Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead the Appellate Unit, oversee policy and procedure changes, and coordinate with prosecutors and law enforcement. You will monitor cases, advise on appellate issues, and train staff attorneys and peace officers.

The role demands in-depth Colorado criminal law knowledge, appellate research skills, and proven leadership. Strong communication, ethics, and courtroom advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to and in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• Five years of felony-level prosecutorial experience and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Appellate Unit, including training, planning, and evaluating staff.
• Mentors deputies, develops performance plans, and handles personnel issues.
• Plans, directs, and communicates policy and procedures across divisions.

Skills

Criminal appellate law

Appellate research

Leadership

Staff training

Legal writing

Court communications

Team management

Ethics standards

Public speaking

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctorate

Colorado Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

El Paso County seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead the Appellate Unit, oversee policy and procedure changes, and coordinate with prosecutors and law enforcement. You will monitor cases, advise on appellate issues, and train staff attorneys and peace officers.

The role demands in-depth Colorado criminal law knowledge, appellate research skills, and proven leadership. Strong communication, ethics, and courtroom advocacy are essential.