Deputy District Attorney I — Colorado Prosecution Path

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Wellness clinic and preventive care

Work-from-home option after probation

Paid holidays, sick & vacation leave

Job summary

The Larimer County District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney I who is licensed in Colorado, or who took the Colorado July Bar exam. Our primary office is in Fort Collins, with a second office in Loveland; a welcoming community and strong benefits are offered.

Starting salary for 2026 is $88,406, with a typical Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and some after-hours work. The office follows a blind hiring process during initial screening.

Qualifications

• JD required or equivalent; law degree from an accredited school.
• Current Colorado license to practice law, or eligibility within two months of hire.

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

Criminal law knowledge

Strong oral & written communication

Courtroom proceedings

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The Larimer County District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney I who is licensed in Colorado, or who took the Colorado July Bar exam. Our primary office is in Fort Collins, with a second office in Loveland; a welcoming community and strong benefits are offered.

Starting salary for 2026 is $88,406, with a typical Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and some after-hours work. The office follows a blind hiring process during initial screening.