Deputy District Attorney

Who We Are

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected salary range salary for these position vary from, $84,604.00 - 224,009.00, based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 
• 457B Retirement Plan 
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Location

This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

What You'll Do

The Denver District Attorney’s Office is hiring for three different at-will positions. Please apply to this job posting for the positions listed below:

• Senior Deputy District Attorney - $131,770.00 - 224,009.00, based on your experience and education. Must have at least 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Associate Deputy District Attorney - $106,577 - $175,852 based on your experience and education. Must have at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Deputy District Attorney - $84,604.00 - $139,597.00 based on your experience and education

The Deputy District Attorney duties will include:

• Appearing in court on assigned docket days
• Partnering with community agencies, the Denver Police Department, and other criminal justice agencies to successfully serve survivors and build criminal cases
• Assisting victims of crime and their families through the criminal justice system
• Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 22, 2025 by 11:59PM to ensure consideration. 

Job Profile

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Agency

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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