Deputy District Attorney 1

Colorado District Attorneys' Council; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability benefits

457b plan

Retirement plan

Wellness benefit

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colorado District Attorneys' Council in Colorado is seeking a Deputy District Attorney 1 to represent the People in the 5th Judicial District. The role involves managing a full caseload from filing through disposition, including bond hearings, arraignments, and trials, while ensuring victims are treated with dignity throughout the criminal justice process.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school and a Colorado license to practice law, with opportunities to mentor,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Colorado at the time of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Represent the People in the 5th Judicial District in all county court matters.
• Manage a caseload from filing to disposition; including hearings, arraignments, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Ensure that victims of crime are treated with dignity and have a voice throughout the process.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement.
• Engage in other duties and special projects as assigned by the District Attorney.

Skills

Caseload management

Research & writing

Case filings analysis

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Public safety commitment

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA accredited)

Job description

Deputy District Attorney 1

Come join us in serving the amazing mountain communities in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Our offices are located in Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek and Lake Counties providing access to world class skiing, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, amazing scenery, and a healthy lifestyle with close proximity to Denver. Employees have the option to work a 4 x 10-hour schedule – that’s more time to ski, fish, hike, raft, and camp.

Locations

Mountain communities of Breckenridge, Georgetown, Eagle, and Leadville, Colorado with access to the Vail-Eagle County airport, Denver International Airport and Denver cultural attractions and sporting events.

Mission & Office

Our mission is to fairly and equitably uphold and enforce the laws of the State of Colorado and to seek justice in all cases. The office has a staff of 35 employees including attorneys, investigators and support personnel, who are all passionate about upholding the rights of victims and defendants, while keeping our mountain communities safe and healthy.

We are dedicated to focusing on work-life balance, on-going classroom and practical training, mentoring, and community engagement. Attorneys are encouraged to attend continuing legal education (CLEs) both in Colorado and across the country. We are looking to enhance our prosecutors’ professional development, and to help them establish expertise in specialized areas of criminal law.

Our “Intern to Deputy DA Pipeline” is a program available for 3L law students. 3Ls get to intern between taking the bar exam and receiving their results, gaining incredibly valuable experience by working on the exact caseload they’ll be assigned upon passing the bar exam. Interns roll seamlessly into DDA positions so they can hit the ground running.

Duties

• Represent the People in the 5th Judicial District in all county court matters.
• Responsible for management of a caseload from the filing of charges through disposition; including preparing for and appearing at bond hearings, arraignments, motions hearings, pretrial conferences, court and jury trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals to district court.
• Ensure that victims of crime are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have a voice throughout all stages in the criminal justice system.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement.
• Engage in other duties and special projects as assigned by the District Attorney.

Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to manage a heavy caseload.
• Ability to handle extensive research and writing assignments including responding to complex 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendment motions.
• Ability to review and analyze criminal case filings from law enforcement.
• Effective interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a high-stress environment, and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, law enforcement, victims, defense counsel, court staff and officials, and the general public.
• Must be committed to protecting the public and working to improve the criminal justice system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Colorado at the time of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Medical / Dental / Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) through Nationwide
• Retirement plan through Nationwide (401a) or PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association)
• Annual Wellness benefit (currently at $550/year)
• Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holiday leave (11 Federal and State holidays per year)

Salary

$92,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Annual