Special Victims & Domestic Violence Prosecutor

Douglas County Government (CO); Golden (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Government (CO) seeks a Deputy District Attorney for the Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit to prosecute complex cases involving children, sexual offenses, and felony DV, from intake through trial. The role may be assigned exclusively to SVU, DV, or a blended caseload, depending on the office's needs and the candidate's experience.

You will supervise investigations with law enforcement, apply trauma-informed practices, and collaborate with advocates and federal/state

Qualifications

• Active Colorado law license and successful bar admission.
• Minimum 1 year prosecutorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of criminal procedure and rules of evidence.
• Ability to handle preliminary hearings and trials in felony cases.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead prosecution of SVU, DV, child exploitation and related cases from intake to trial.
• Manage discovery, pretrial motions, and court presentations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, digital forensics, child advocacy groups, and community partners.
• Respond to after-hours inquiries and review affidavits for arrest/search warrants.
• Train prosecutors and collaborate with multi-agency task forces and legislative bodies.

Skills

Litigation excellence

Oral & written advocacy

Trauma-informed practice

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Courtroom technology

Digital evidence presentation

Job description

Douglas County Government (CO) seeks a Deputy District Attorney for the Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit to prosecute complex cases involving children, sexual offenses, and felony DV, from intake through trial. The role may be assigned exclusively to SVU, DV, or a blended caseload, depending on the office's needs and the candidate's experience.

You will supervise investigations with law enforcement, apply trauma-informed practices, and collaborate with advocates and federal/state