Deputy District Attorney – Felony Prosecution Expert

Larimer-County-1; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness clinic

Paid time off

Work-from-home options after probation

Job summary

The District Attorney's Office in Fort Collins (with a secondary Loveland office) is hiring Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III to handle county and district court prosecutions. Applicants must be licensed or near-method of Colorado Bar, with III emphasizing felony matters.

The county highlights strong community and a supportive work environment. Starting salaries range by level, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision, wellness services, paid time off, and potential work-from-home

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two months of hire.
• Three years of experience in criminal prosecution for DDA III level.

Responsibilities

• Representing the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.
• Receiving and reviewing summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
• Reviewing and examining the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Determining whether a crime has been committed.
• Assessing the nature of the crime.
• Evaluating whether the evidence justifies prosecution.

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Criminal law knowledge

Court procedures

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The District Attorney's Office in Fort Collins (with a secondary Loveland office) is hiring Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III to handle county and district court prosecutions. Applicants must be licensed or near-method of Colorado Bar, with III emphasizing felony matters.

The county highlights strong community and a supportive work environment. Starting salaries range by level, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision, wellness services, paid time off, and potential work-from-home