Prosecutor (DDA I–III) — Felony Prosecution Lead

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The District Attorney’s Office in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, is hiring Deputy District Attorneys I–III to work on county and district court cases. This role requires a JD and Colorado license, with pathways from DDA I to II, and III for experienced prosecutors handling felony matters.

Starting salaries range from $88,406 to $107,000, with comprehensive benefits and potential remote options after probation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.
• Receive and review summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
• Review and examine the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Determine whether a crime has been committed.
• Assess the nature of the crime.
• Evaluate whether the evidence justifies prosecution.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal relations

Criminal law knowledge

Evidence and procedure

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The District Attorney’s Office in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, is hiring Deputy District Attorneys I–III to work on county and district court cases. This role requires a JD and Colorado license, with pathways from DDA I to II, and III for experienced prosecutors handling felony matters.

Starting salaries range from $88,406 to $107,000, with comprehensive benefits and potential remote options after probation.