Senior Special Prosecutions Trial Attorney

Cobar; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to join the Special Prosecutions Unit. The role focuses on advising local district attorneys and investigators in complex, multi‑jurisdictional felony prosecutions, including discovery, indictments, and pre‑trial motions, with travel within Colorado required.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of prosecutor experience at district court felony level, superb writing, and strong litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar with good standing.
• At least 3 years of experience as a prosecutor at the district court felony level.
• Strong litigation, analysis, and writing abilities; proficient in voir dire, trial, and jury instructions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist local district attorneys and investigators in complex, multi‑jurisdictional felony prosecutions.
• Handle discovery, pre‑trial motions, charging decisions, indictments, and pleadings.
• Travel within Colorado as required and collaborate with law enforcement and prosecutors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Litigation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Colorado Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to join the Special Prosecutions Unit. The role focuses on advising local district attorneys and investigators in complex, multi‑jurisdictional felony prosecutions, including discovery, indictments, and pre‑trial motions, with travel within Colorado required.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of prosecutor experience at district court felony level, superb writing, and strong litigation skills.