Deputy District Attorney III

Colorado District Attorneys' Council; Pueblo, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Remote & hybrid work

County retirement program

Career growth support

Inclusive environment

Fitness center

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Colorado District Attorneys' Council in Pueblo, Colorado seeks an experienced attorney to prosecute both felony and misdemeanor cases and to provide supervision and mentoring within the office.

The role requires a law degree, Colorado bar admission, and at least three years of experience. The compensation includes a budgeted starting salary around $117,000 and a full benefits package, with a legal salary range of $104,208–$156,312 annually.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum of three years experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and in good standing.
• Must successfully pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities.
• Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offenses; reviews investigative reports; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments and testimony in court hearings.
• Processes/reviews additional reports and filings.
• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
• Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office.
• Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office.
• Confers with defense attorneys.
• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs advanced professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.

COMPENSATION: (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)

• DDA III: $104,208 – 156,312/annually (budgeted starting salary = $117,000/year)

****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney’s Office at the DDA III level depending upon qualifications and experience****

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.
• Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings.
• Processes/reviews additional reports and filings.
• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
• Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office.
• Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office.
• Confers with defense attorneys.
• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years experience required

LICENSE:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required

Must successfully pass background check

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)