Deputy District Attorney

7th Judicial District Attorney's Office; Gunnison (MS); On-site; USD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy District Attorney to handle court cases across six Western Colorado counties, including Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, San Miguel, Ouray and Hinsdale. The position is full-time and requires courtroom advocacy, charging decisions, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Qualified applicants will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed in Colorado or eligible by meeting the UBE score requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or eligible to practice based on required UBE score.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess evidence in felonies, traffic and misdemeanors.
• Analyze case evidence to determine charges.
• Prepare charging documents, motions and search warrants.
• Present government case in court with opening/closing arguments and witness examinations.
• Conduct pre-trial negotiations with defense counsel.
• Interact with victims and witnesses to prepare for trial.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and judicial partners on investigations.
• Stay updated on laws and precedents affecting prosecution.

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited law school)

Tools

Bar admission or eligibility per Colorado rules

Job description

Are you an Attorney Interested in Meaningful Engaging Work in Majestic Western Colorado? All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The 7th Judicial District Office of the District Attorney is seeking Deputy District Attorney’s responsible for court cases in the 7th Judicial District. The 7th Judicial District consists of six counties in Western Colorado, including Montrose, Delta, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison, and Hinsdale Counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and assesses evidence related to criminal cases including felonies, traffic and misdemeanors, including domestic violence and DUIs
• Analyzes case evidence as decides whether to pursue criminal charges
• Prepares and files legal documents such as charging documents, motions and search warrants
• Presents the government’s case in court, including opening and closing arguments, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, and presenting evidence
• Conducts pre-trial negotiations with defense council
• Interacts with victims and witnesses to prepare for trial
• Collaborates with law enforcement and other judicial partners as part the investigation of crimes
• Keeps up to date on changes in laws and legal precedents that affect criminal prosecution
• Ensures all legal proceedings are conducted in accordance with the law and that the rights of the accused are respected

Requirements

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or eligible to practice in Colorado based on the required UBE score.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

Salary: $101,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year DOQ plus benefits.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement Accounts
• Relocation assistance

Work Location

Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, San Miguel, and/or Ouray Counties

In person

License/Certification

• Bar (Required)