Sr. Deputy District Attorney

Adams County Colorado; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County Colorado’s 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to lead felony prosecutions, work with law enforcement, and advocate for victims within a high-profile office.

You will manage a large caseload, perform high-level trials, negotiate plea agreements, and mentor junior attorneys while upholding professionalism and integrity in all proceedings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Seven (7) years minimum experience as prosecuting attorney.
• Prior felony prosecution experience 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 improving the criminal justice system.
• 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 system, including plea offers, victim work, witness prep, 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, and the public.
• Serve as a leader and mentor to less-experienced attorneys within the office.
• Establish and maintain relationships between the District Attorney’s Office and the community.
• Demonstrate leadership to improve units and teams within the District Attorney’s Office.
• Serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies within the District Attorney's Office.
• Provide on-call services to police agencies during nights and weekends.

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is committed to seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime through the fair and ethical prosecution of those who commit offenses in our community. With a focus on education, treatment, and a reduction in recidivism, the District Attorney’s Office will also work vigorously to reform the criminal justice system to better serve those who live and work in Adams and Broomfield Counties. The Senior Deputy District Attorney performs professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal cases in the 17th Judicial District, acting on behalf of the District Attorney and representing the People of the State of Colorado. Attorneys in this category have consistently demonstrated the experience and competence necessary to handle first chair/lead prosecutor responsibilities on any type of case, regardless of complexity. Attorneys have also demonstrated leadership ability and consistency in developing working relationships with law enforcement, the judiciary, the defense bar, victim groups, and the community.

Examples of Duties for Success

• 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 perform all necessary duties to shepherd the cases through the criminal justice system, including making appropriate plea offers, working with victims, preparing witnesses, collaborating with law enforcement and interacting with defense attorneys.
• Represent the 17th Judicial District and District Attorney using professionalism and integrity in dealing with court officials, witnesses, members of the legal community and the general public.
• Serve as a leader and mentor in the office, particularly with less-experienced attorneys
• Establish, nurture and improve relationships between the District Attorney’s Office and the community
• Demonstrate leadership to improve and strengthen the units and teams within the District Attorney’s Office
• Serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies within the 17th Judicial District Attorney
• Provide, on a scheduled basis, off-hour and on-call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights and weekends
• Serve on various "on-call" teams within the office, such as Homicide On-Call, Vehicular Homicide On-Call and others as designated

Qualifications for Success

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

More Qualifications for Success

Cover Letter and Resume: To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume MUST be attached to the application.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.