Deputy District Attorney – Entry Level

Colorado District Attorneys' Council; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457B Retirement

PTO 132 hours

Holidays + personal

Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Health insurance

Job summary

The Denver District Attorney’s Office invites applications for the position of Deputy District Attorney, entry level up to five years of experience. This role handles prosecutions in County and District Courts and collaborates with law enforcement, victims, and community partners.

Qualified applicants must hold a Colorado license to practice law by hire date and maintain certification. The office offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact justice in Denver.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Colorado license to practice law by hire date.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills required.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Appear in County and District Courts handling all stages of prosecution.
• Manage a caseload and prepare for hearings and trials.
• Partner with community agencies, Denver Police Department, and other agencies to build cases and support survivors.

Skills

Court appearances

Prosecution

Legal research

Trial preparation

Education

Colorado Supreme Court license to practice law

Job description

The Denver District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for the position of Deputy District Attorney, entry level up to 5 years of experience.

Mission of the Office of the Denver District Attorney

The mission of the Denver DA’s Office is to protect the community, to seek equal justice for all, and to improve the quality and fairness of criminal justice on behalf of the people of Colorado. We achieve that mission through excellence in our work investigating and prosecuting crime, supporting victims and their families, working with the community to prevent crime, and providing fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

Deputy District Attorney

Our Deputy District Attorneys (“DDA”) perform a variety of legal duties on the behalf of the Denver community and the people of the State of Colorado. This includes appearing in County and District Courts handling all stages of prosecution. A DDA effectively manages a caseload, prepares for hearings and trials, partners with community agencies, the Denver Police Department, and other criminal justice agencies to successfully serve survivors and build criminal cases, assists victims of crime and their families through the criminal justice system, and performs other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney.

Qualified applicants must possess a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a firm commitment to both advancing justice and maintaining the highest ethical standards at all times.

Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service (DERP)
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (for individuals who qualify for FMLA)
• Free RTD Eco Pass, which includes the train and light rail
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date