Deputy District Attorney – Felony Prosecution or Juvenile

Acting on behalf of the District Attorney and representing the people of the State of Colorado, Deputy District Attorneys perform professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal cases in the 17th Judicial District.

The District Attorney’s Office is recruiting for a Deputy District Attorney in both our Adult District Court and Juvenile District Court units. 
 
Deputy District Attorneys within our Adult District Court unit have consistently demonstrated the experience and competence necessary to prosecute complex felony cases. Deputy District Attorneys within our Juvenile District Court unit have consistently demonstrated the experience and competence necessary to manage a docket of juvenile cases.   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.   

The District Attorney's office has elected to consider a range of experience for these vacancies. A candidate's qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

Deputy District Attorney III $95,820.61 - $138,939.88 Annually
Deputy District Attorney IV $101,569.84 - $147,276.27 Annually

Juvenile District Court
General Duties:

• Perform the duties of a juvenile prosecutor, including preparing and conducting detention hearings, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, court trials and/or jury trials.
• Maintain a large caseload of felony and misdemeanor 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 and other professionals  
• Performs legal research as needed for the proper prosecution of juvenile delinquency cases
  
  

• Perform the duties of a District Court felony prosecutor, including preparing and conducting jury trials on felony offenses of varying levels of complexity.
• 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.
  
  
  
  

• Present evidence, argue motions of suppression and other legal motions, and litigate all stages of a jury trial from jury selection to closing statement.
• Performs legal research as needed for the proper prosecution of adult felony or juvenile delinquency cases
• Represent the District Attorney using professionalism and integrity in dealing with court officials, witnesses, members of the legal community and the general public.
• Establish, nurture and improve relationships between the District Attorney’s Office and the community 
• Provide, on a scheduled basis, off-hour and on-call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights and weekends
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety and making the criminal justice system better

• Knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations and authorities of the District Attorney’s Office and related law enforcement or criminal justice agencies
• Experience prosecuting felony cases from their inception to jury trial, sentencing and post-conviction litigation
• Skill in courtroom presentation
• Knowledge of established precedents, case law and sources of legal reference applicable to the activities of assigned specialized area and the District Attorney’s Office
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure, rules of evidence, and advanced principles of litigation, trial and hearing procedures
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet statutory deadlines
• Ability to learn and utilize computer case management software programs
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, court officials, law enforcement and the community 

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required
• Three years minimum experience as a prosecuting attorney in the State of Colorado or another State is required.
• Prior juvenile prosecution experience is preferred for the Juvenile Prosecutor opening
• Prior adult felony prosecution experience is preferred for the Adult District Court prosecutor opening
• Must be a licensed attorney permitted to practice law in the State of Colorado. 

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