Deputy District Attorney – Entry Level | Associate | Senior

Colorado District Attorneys' Council; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO (132 hours first year)

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

RTD Eco Pass

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

The Denver District Attorney’s Office invites applications for Deputy District Attorney positions at entry, associate, and senior levels. The office prosecutes in county and district courts and collaborates with the Denver Police Department and community partners to build strong criminal cases.

Qualified applicants must hold a Colorado law license by hire date or have a reasonable expectation to be licensed by hire date per applicable rules.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Colorado law license by hire date or be licensed soon per Colorado Rules.
• Proven commitment to advancing justice and high ethical standards.
• Experience in criminal prosecution preferred; positions reflect seniority across ranks.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes in county and district courts at all stages of prosecution.
• Manages caseloads, prepares for hearings and trials, and coordinates with agencies.
• Assists victims of crime and their families through the criminal justice process.

Job description

Deputy District Attorney – Entry Level | Associate | Senior

Attorney @Colorado 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office posted 2 days ago

Job ID 23697

3600 S. Yosemite St., Suite 200 Denver, CO

(303) 830- 9115

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.

Job Description

The Denver District Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for the position of Deputy District Attorney. We offer competitive salaries that reflect relevant work history.

• Senior Deputy District Attorney – $169,873 – $180,324. Will have at least 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Associate Deputy District Attorney – $119,763 – $136,069. Must have at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Deputy District Attorney – $95,585 – $104,615. Entry Level up to 5 years’ relevant experience.

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 are 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 train and light rail
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date