Deputy District Attorney I–III: Felony Prosecution

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Wellness clinic

Paid time off and holidays

Work-from-home options after probation

Job summary

The Larimer County District Attorney's Office in Fort Collins and Loveland is seeking Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III to handle county and district court cases across Juvenile, District Court, and SVU units. The role emphasizes felony matters for experienced candidates and provides a path from I to III based on experience.

Starting salaries are $89,000 (I), $98,000 (II), and $107,000 (III), with benefits including medical, dental, vision, a wellness clinic, and potential work-from-home

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
• Current Colorado law license or ability to obtain within two months of hire.
• Three years of criminal prosecution experience for Deputy District Attorney III.

Responsibilities

• Represent the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including case scheduling, plea negotiations, hearings, motions, and sentencing.
• Receive and review summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
• Review and examine evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Determine whether a crime has been committed and whether evidence justifies prosecution.

Job description

The Larimer County District Attorney's Office in Fort Collins and Loveland is seeking Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III to handle county and district court cases across Juvenile, District Court, and SVU units. The role emphasizes felony matters for experienced candidates and provides a path from I to III based on experience.

Starting salaries are $89,000 (I), $98,000 (II), and $107,000 (III), with benefits including medical, dental, vision, a wellness clinic, and potential work-from-home