Senior Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Douglas County; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead prosecutions and supervise a team of attorneys. This position involves significant courtroom involvement and the opportunity for promotion within the office. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, five years of relevant experience, and a commitment to justice while serving the community.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(a) and 457 retirement plans

Paid time off and sick leave

Qualifications

• Graduation from law school required.
• Five years at the Deputy District Attorney level or equivalent experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel on homicide cases and high-profile prosecutions.
• Supervise and train Deputy District Attorneys.
• Provide legal advice and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Analysis

Courtroom Advocacy

Education

Law degree

Job description

Senior Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Employment Type:0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range:$116,329.00 - 174,493.00
Location:Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt:Y
Elected Office / Department:DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Our Jurisdiction - Explore All Colorado Has to Offer:
The 23rd is the newest DA’s Office in the state, representing three counties and almost 400,000 Coloradoans.

We are perfectly situated to the east of the mountains and between Colorado’s two largest cities. To the north is Denver, offering nightlife, performing arts venues, and all 5 major professional sports teams. Directly to the west are the Rocky Mountains, home to world class ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and rafting.Directly to the south is Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, and Pikes Peak.

Douglas County is recognized as offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state.In 2024, Douglas County was named the 3rd Healthiest Community in America according to the U.S. News and World Report, which measures health and wellness across 10 categories (population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food & nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure).

Our 3 counties (Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln) are home to hundreds of miles of trails, countless city parks and open space. We have more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, and a boating reservoir at Chatfield State Park. Our large jurisdiction spans urban, suburban, and rural areas, offering a variety of communities to fit your individual or family needs.

Be a Leader in the Office and in Serving the Community:
A Senior Deputy District Attorney is the first level of leadership as a prosecutor in the 23rd DA’s Office. Senior Deputies assist their Chief Deputy District Attorney in the supervision of a team of prosecutors, training and preparing Deputy District Attorneys to excel as trial attorneys, courtroom advocates, and most importantly, “ministers of justice.” Senior Deputies provide advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues to the Deputies they supervise in and out of the courtroom.

Senior Deputies serve as lead counsel on homicide cases and other high profile/complex prosecutions, cover a variety of court assignments when a need arises, participate in criminal justice and community groups on behalf of the office, and help lead office initiatives to enhance the functioning of the Office.

Senior Deputy District Attorneys who excel may have opportunities to promote to a Chief Deputy District Attorney within the office.

Office Benefits and Culture – More Than Just a Workplace:
Our office offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(a) and 457 retirement plans (both with generous employer matches), paid time off and sick leave. But our office is more than just a place to work: it’s a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grill.

Generally, the hiring range is $130,869-$159,952annually. 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.View the full Employee Benefits Guide .

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Five (5) years at the Deputy District Attorney level (or related equivalent governmental criminal prosecution experience).
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Attainment of an overall satisfactory performance rating as county court and district court attorney. Work in the class is accomplished through the application of legal theory, applicable state statutes, and broadly defined case settlement guidelines to a variety of case facts and circumstances and requires considerable legal and factual analysis on a diversity of issues. Understands the state requirements with respect to victims’ rights, pursuant to statute and applicable case law.
  This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 6/13/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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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.