Mountain DDA III/IV - Felony Prosecution & Mentorship

Office of the District Attorney, Fifth Judicial District; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance: Medical / Dental / V

Short- and Long-Term Disability

457b deferred compensation

401a PERA retirement

Annual Wellness benefit

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Office of the District Attorney, Fifth Judicial District seeks experienced Deputy District Attorneys (DDA III/IV) to prosecute felony offenses in the Colorado mountain districts. You will manage complex caseloads, mentor junior prosecutors, and collaborate with law enforcement to uphold justice in Eagle/Leadville area.

The role emphasizes work-life balance and ongoing training, with opportunities for specialty assignments and community engagement in a mountain community setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado.
• 5–15 years’ experience handling felony cases.
• Knowledge in specialized areas of criminal law preferred (e.g., violent crimes, white collar, organized crime, sexual assaults, juvenile crimes, appellate matters).

Responsibilities

• Represent the People in the 5th Judicial District in all district court matters.
• Manage felony caseload from filing through disposition, trial, and post-conviction matters.
• Ensure victims are treated with dignity and have a voice throughout all stages.
• Mentor and train less experienced DDAs.
• Provide legal advice and training to law enforcement.
• Engage in specialty assignments as requested (specialty courts, community engagement, POST teaching, on-call for homicides/OCS/HT cases).

Skills

Felony experience

Specialized criminal law

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school

Colorado law license

Job description

Office of the District Attorney, Fifth Judicial District seeks experienced Deputy District Attorneys (DDA III/IV) to prosecute felony offenses in the Colorado mountain districts. You will manage complex caseloads, mentor junior prosecutors, and collaborate with law enforcement to uphold justice in Eagle/Leadville area.

The role emphasizes work-life balance and ongoing training, with opportunities for specialty assignments and community engagement in a mountain community setting.