Senior Special Prosecutions Trial Attorney

Cobar; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Special Prosecutions unit, seeks an experienced attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative team. The attorney will handle complex, multi-jurisdictional felony prosecutions, including recommendations to local district attorneys and investigators.

Candidates must have strong writing and litigation skills. Roll-up responsibilities include grand jury work, indictments, pre-trial motions, and trial practice, with occasional overnight travel statewide.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prosecutorial experience at district court felony level.
• Bar admission in Colorado or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
• Exceptional litigation, writing, and persuasive communication required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist local district attorneys and investigators in the investigation and prosecution of complex, multi-jurisdictional felony offenses.
• Perform state grand jury investigations, charging decisions, indictments, pre-trial motions, discovery, voir dire, trial and post-trial litigation.
• Frequent overnight travel within Colorado will be required.
• Collaborate with local prosecutors and law enforcement throughout all phases of prosecutions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Litigation skills

Education

Colorado Bar admission or waiver

Tools

None

Job description

The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Special Prosecutions unit, seeks an experienced attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative team. The attorney will handle complex, multi-jurisdictional felony prosecutions, including recommendations to local district attorneys and investigators.

Candidates must have strong writing and litigation skills. Roll-up responsibilities include grand jury work, indictments, pre-trial motions, and trial practice, with occasional overnight travel statewide.