Forensic Pathologist — Medicolegal Autopsy Leader

City & County of Denver - Denver Office of the Medical Examiner; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

City & County of Denver - Denver Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a Forensic Pathologist to perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. The role includes examining cases, reviewing data, and ensuring accurate autopsy findings.

You will provide expert testimony, collaborate with law enforcement, and assist in education and policy development within the office. On-call duties and ongoing professional leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform medicolegal autopsies and report findings clearly.
• Experience providing expert testimony in criminal or civil matters.
• Leadership and mentorship of medical staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death.
• Review cases and select appropriate examination types per Colorado statute.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness in legal settings.
• Collect, preserve, and document evidence with proper chain of custody.

Skills

Forensic pathology

Medicolegal autopsy

Expert testimony

Leadership

Job description

City & County of Denver - Denver Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a Forensic Pathologist to perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. The role includes examining cases, reviewing data, and ensuring accurate autopsy findings.

You will provide expert testimony, collaborate with law enforcement, and assist in education and policy development within the office. On-call duties and ongoing professional leadership are expected.