Sr. Deputy District Attorney

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 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.

• 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

• 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.

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