Deputy District Attorney: Prosecution & Felony Matters

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County is hiring Deputy District Attorneys I–III in Fort Collins (and Loveland) to prosecute criminal matters with a focus on equity and community safety. The DDA I position requires a JD and Colorado license or eligibility within two months; II is typically advancement from I; III emphasizes felony prosecutions and cross-unit experience (juvenile, district court, SVU).

The district offers comprehensive benefits, a wellness clinic, and a range of work-life flexibility, including possible

Qualifications

• JD required and an active Colorado license or eligibility within two months.
• No experience required for DDA I; advancement possible to II with experience and licensing.
• Felony-prosecution experience preferred for DDA III; relates to district court and SVU units.

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 assess the nature of the offense.
• Evaluate whether evidence justifies prosecution.
• Prosecutor may handle district court and juvenile matters as needed.

Skills

Courtroom professionalism

Strong communication

Punctuality

Independent judgment

Community relations

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school

Colorado bar admission or eligible within 2 months

Job description

Larimer County is hiring Deputy District Attorneys I–III in Fort Collins (and Loveland) to prosecute criminal matters with a focus on equity and community safety. The DDA I position requires a JD and Colorado license or eligibility within two months; II is typically advancement from I; III emphasizes felony prosecutions and cross-unit experience (juvenile, district court, SVU).

The district offers comprehensive benefits, a wellness clinic, and a range of work-life flexibility, including possible