Senior Trial Prosecutor - Lead, Mentor & Felony Cases

Adams County; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead complex prosecutions and serve the People of the State of Colorado. The role requires first-chair responsibilities, strong courtroom presence, and collaboration with law enforcement and the judiciary.

You will manage felony caseloads, handle high-level cases such as homicide and sex assault, mentor junior attorneys, and help build trust with victims and communities while upholding integrity

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Seven (7) years minimum experience as prosecuting attorney in Colorado or another State.
• Prior felony prosecution experience is required.
• Must be a licensed attorney permitted to practice law in the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety and making the criminal justice system better.
• Perform the duties of a District Court prosecutor, including preparing and conducting jury trials on high level felony offenses such as homicide cases, sex assault cases etc.
• Maintain a large caseload of felony cases and shepherd the cases through the criminal justice system, including plea offers, witness preparation, and coordination with law enforcement and defense attorneys.
• Represent the 17th Judicial District and District Attorney with professionalism and integrity in dealings with court officials, witnesses, the legal community, and the public.
• Serve as a leader and mentor, particularly with less-experienced attorneys.
• Establish and nurture relationships between the District Attorney’s Office and the community.
• Provide on-call services to police agencies during nights and weekends and participate in on-call teams such as Homicide On-Call, Vehicular Homicide On-Call, etc.

Skills

Trial experience

Leadership

Criminal prosecution

Community relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead complex prosecutions and serve the People of the State of Colorado. The role requires first-chair responsibilities, strong courtroom presence, and collaboration with law enforcement and the judiciary.

You will manage felony caseloads, handle high-level cases such as homicide and sex assault, mentor junior attorneys, and help build trust with victims and communities while upholding integrity