Entry Deputy District Attorney - Prosecution & Trials

Colorado District Attorneys' Council; Colorado; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Colorado District Attorneys' Council seeks a Deputy District Attorney I (County Court Prosecution) for the 16th Judicial District (Bent, Crowley and Otero Counties). The role handles professional entry level prosecutions in County Court with a focus on misdemeanors and traffic offenses, offering a chance to contribute to the juvenile and county-level docket.

This position requires a Juris Doctorate and Colorado bar admission, with duties including trial preparation, jury trials, and assisting

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Ability to render legal advice to law enforcement and engage in court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Render legal advice to law enforcement agencies.
• Attend advisements, pre-trial conferences, motions hearings and sentencing conferences in county court.
• Prepare and present jury trials and trials to the Court.
• Assist District Court Deputy in trials, as required.
• Assist citizens that are victims of crime.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Victim support

Education

Juris Doctorate

Colorado bar admission

Job description

Colorado District Attorneys' Council seeks a Deputy District Attorney I (County Court Prosecution) for the 16th Judicial District (Bent, Crowley and Otero Counties). The role handles professional entry level prosecutions in County Court with a focus on misdemeanors and traffic offenses, offering a chance to contribute to the juvenile and county-level docket.

This position requires a Juris Doctorate and Colorado bar admission, with duties including trial preparation, jury trials, and assisting