Deputy District Attorney - Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit

Douglas County, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County, CO seeks a Deputy District Attorney for the Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit to prosecute complex cases involving children, sexual assaults, and domestic violence. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices and victim-centered justice, with caseloads possibly focused on SVU or DV or a blended mix.

The attorney will handle trials through post-conviction work, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with law enforcement and community partners.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado.
• Minimum 1 year of prosecutorial experience.
• Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to advocate and present legal/factual scenarios clearly to varied audiences.
• Criminal background check including fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prosecution of SVU and DV cases from intake through trial, including grand jury and post-conviction proceedings.
• Litigate pretrial motions, manage discovery, and present compelling arguments in court.
• Direct and support complex investigations with law enforcement and partners.
• Guide subpoenas, search warrants, forensic interviews, and electronic evidence in cases.
• Assist with organization of operations for human trafficking and child exploitation investigations alongside partners.

Skills

Litigation skills

Trauma-informed practices

Victim-centered justice

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Colorado Bar License

Tools

Digital evidence presentation

Courtroom technology

Job description

Deputy District Attorney - Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $98,800.00 - 148,200.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The DeputyDistrict Attorney - Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit is a docketdistrict attorney role within the 23rd Judicial District’s SpecialVictims and Domestic Violence Unit responsible for the prosecution andinvestigation of complex cases involving felony crimes against children, adultsexual assaults, and felony domestic violence. The role requires expertlitigation skills, trauma-informed practices, and a commitment tovictim-centered justice. Dependingthe needs of the office and the interests and experience of the selectedcandidate, this position may be assigned exclusively to special victims unitcases, exclusively to felony domestic violence cases, or to a blended caseloadencompassing both types of cases listed.

Key Responsibilities

Prosecution of SVU and DV Cases

• Lead the prosecution of cases involving child exploitation, sexual offenses, felony domestic violence and physical child abuse from intake through trial, including grand jury proceedings and post-conviction litigation.
• Litigate pretrial motions, manage discovery, and present compelling arguments in court.

Investigation and Case Development

• Direct and support complex investigations in collaboration with law enforcement, digital forensic experts, child advocacy professionals, and community partners.
• Guide the use of subpoenas, search warrants, forensic interviews, and electronic evidence in building prosecutable cases.
• Act in an on-call (after hours) capacity to respond to police inquiries regarding search and seizure, probable cause to arrest, non-testimonial identification items, and related legal issues; and reviews affidavits for probable cause for arrest and search warrants prior to submission to judicial officers.
• Assist with the organization of operations specific to investigating human trafficking and child exploitation cases in collaboration with both federal and state law enforcement partners.

Victim Advocacy and Support

• Ensure trauma-informed and culturally competent interaction with victims and survivors throughout the justice process.
• Coordinate with victim advocates, child protection agencies, and community partners to support victim needs and safety planning.

Training and Community Engagement

• Train and mentor prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners on domestic violence, crimes against children, sexual assault, and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in local, state, and federal task forces, inter-agency collaborations, and legislative advocacy related to child abuse and human trafficking cases.
• Represent the office at public forums, community meetings, and professional conferences as approved by the District Attorney.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado.
• Minimum 1 year of prosecutorial experience
• Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to effectively apply same in a preliminary hearing/trial setting related to felony offenses.
• Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to criminal offenses.
• Ability to advocate and/or present legal/factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to persons of highly varying legal, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.
• Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies' personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
• Thisposition requires successful completion of a criminal background checkincluding fingerprinting through a national database.
• Mustpossess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance.Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodicallythroughout employment.

Preferred

• Specialized training or experience in sex crimes, crimes against children, or domestic violence.
• 2 years prosecutorial experience
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and victim advocacy organizations.
• Familiarity and coordination with federal agencies (e.g., FBI, HSI) and local agencies in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties
• Experience with courtroom technology and digital evidence presentation.

Core Competencies

• Strong ethical judgment and legal acumen
• Excellent oral and written advocacy
• Organizational and case management skills
• Commitment to victim-centered, justice-driven prosecution

Work Environment

• Office and courtroom settings, with some travel for investigations, training, and community engagement.
• Frequent exposure to sensitive and graphic content related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child exploitation.

Generally, the hiring range is $111,000-$123,500 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Your future is important to us.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Closing Date: 11/13/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.