Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Douglas County; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking a Deputy District Attorney for County Court. This entry-level position involves handling traffic and misdemeanor cases while offering robust support in legal training and courtroom experience. The role promises professional growth within a vibrant community, backed by excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(a) and 457 retirement plans with employer matches

Paid time off and sick leave

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or eligible for practice pending admission.
• Prior experience in criminal law or courtroom advocacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases.
• Conduct motions and trials, negotiate with defense counsel, and meet with witnesses.

Education

Graduation from law school

Job description

Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Employment Type:0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range:$89,125.00 - 133,688.00
Location:Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt:Y
Elected Office / Department:DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Our Jurisdiction - Explore All Colorado Has to Offer:

The 23rd is the newest DA’s Office in the state, representing three counties and almost 400,000 Coloradoans.

We are perfectly situated to the east of the mountains and between Colorado’s two largest cities. To the north is Denver, offering nightlife, performing arts venues, and all 5 major professional sports teams. Directly to the west are the Rocky Mountains, home to world class ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and rafting.Directly to the south is Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, and Pikes Peak.

Douglas County is recognized as offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state.In 2024, Douglas County was named the 3rd Healthiest Community in America according to the U.S. News and World Report, which measures health and wellness across 10 categories (population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food & nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure).

Our 3 counties (Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln) are home to hundreds of miles of trails, countless city parks and open space. We have more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, and a boating reservoir at Chatfield State Park. Our large jurisdiction spans urban, suburban, and rural areas, offering a variety of communities to fit your individual or family needs.

Gain Unparalleled Legal Experience:

A Deputy District Attorney in County Court is the starting point for a career as a prosecutor in the 23rd. We pride ourselves in our dedication to training and preparing Deputy District Attorneys to excel as trial attorneys, courtroom advocates, and most importantly, “ministers of justice.” A Deputy District Attorney in county court handles a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases ranging from DUI, child abuse, domestic violence, property crimes, and sex offenses. This includes initial and on-going case review, follow-up with law enforcement agencies, negotiations with defense counsel, meeting with witnesses and victims, preparing and conducting motions and trial.Deputy District Attorneys who excel in County Court have opportunities to promote to District Court, Juvenile Court, and Specialty Units within the office.

Office Benefits and Culture – More Than Just a Workplace:

Our office offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(a) and 457 retirement plans (both with generous employer matches), paid time off and sick leave. But our office is more than just a place to work: it’s a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grill.

Skills and Expertise – Learn from Experience:

To be the best, you should learn from the best. Our office is staffed with experienced prosecutors who have tried some of the highest profile and most complex cases in Colorado history. You’ll find our prosecutors teaching at both statewide and national conferences, law schools, and authoring statewide manuals on prosecution.

Prosecutors working at our office have been two-time winners of the Colorado Trial Team of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor Trainer of the Year,and a host of other individual awards.

Our office strives to be at the forefront of prosecution. From leading the state in giving the public an unprecedented level of insight into our office with our data dashboards, solving decades old cold case murders through DNA analysis from our dedicated forensic crime lab, to solving crimes through digital data analysis of cellphones and geo-location analysis.

We pride ourselves in training Deputy District Attorneys in County Court on the skills and knowledge to excel at handling criminal caseloads and trying jury trials. We provide weekly trainings, daily guidance and supervision from Deputy District Attorneys in the courtroom, and one-to-one mentorship from the County Court Chief Deputy District Attorney and Senior Deputy District Attorney. Our leaders are seasoned trial attorneys, experienced in handling some of the highest profile cases in the state, and versed in cutting edge trial presentation and technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado or eligible for practice pending admission pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 203.2, 203.3, or 203.4.

EXPERIENCE:None required. However, prior experience as an attorney or while in law school with criminal law and/or courtroom advocacy are preferred.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 6/13/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.