SVU Deputy District Attorney — Complex Felony Prosecution

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV for the Special Victims Unit. The role prosecutes felonies and handles a varied docket, with opportunities to first chair cases across multiple levels and units.

The position requires a Colorado-law license, JD, and substantial litigation experience; salary scales reflect level of experience from 84k to 179k.

Qualifications

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• 3+ years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Any equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered at the discretion of the District Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Review and file felony charges, including evaluating evidence, determining appropriate charges, preparing filing documents, providing discovery, and ensuring victim notifications.
• Advise and support law enforcement on criminal law issues, warrant requirements, investigative questions, and case development.
• Assess defendants and case readiness, including reviewing criminal history, evaluating bond considerations, identifying witnesses, and preparing victims and witnesses for hearings and trial.
• Represent the prosecution at hearings, including initial advisements, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and arraignments; establish probable cause and manage case scheduling.
• Manage plea negotiations, prepare plea paperwork, communicate plea offers, and present factual bases for court acceptance.
• Litigate felony cases at trial, including voir dire, opening statements, direct/cross examinations, objections, evidentiary presentation, jury instructions, and closing arguments.
• Research, draft, and argue motions and legal briefs for both prosecution-initiated and defense-initiated motions.
• Provide on-call legal guidance for law enforcement after hours, review and coordinate warrant approvals, and respond to crime scenes when needed.
• Prepare case-related correspondence, including exculpatory disclosures and requests for additional investigation.
• Participate in training and community outreach, including attending required CLEs, delivering internal trainings, and presenting to schools or community groups.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom experience

Docket management

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Colorado

Job description

Arapahoe County Government in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV for the Special Victims Unit. The role prosecutes felonies and handles a varied docket, with opportunities to first chair cases across multiple levels and units.

The position requires a Colorado-law license, JD, and substantial litigation experience; salary scales reflect level of experience from 84k to 179k.