Special Victims Unit Attorney (DDA III or IV)

Specifically, this position: 

• Receives and reviews felony case filing materials, carefully examining the evidence, witness statements, and the nature of the crime to make independent filing decisions on whether to continue prosecution.
• Conducts legal research and prepares reports, contributing to the development of recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures, and operations.
• Represents the County in felony-level criminal proceedings, including case scheduling, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing hearings.
• Serves as the prosecuting attorney for both jury and court trials, ensuring justice is pursued effectively and efficiently.

• Handle all felony-level sexual offenses, as well as cases involving fatal child abuse and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.
• Exercise independent discretion and judgment in determining work procedures and methods.
• Ideally, have prior experience in managing felony-level cases.

Depending on qualifications, this position could hire as Deputy District Attorney III or IV.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required for a Deputy District Attorney III will be eliminated from the process.  

Deputy District Attorney III 

• Deputy District Attorney III positions are generally filled by advancement of a Deputy District Attorney II or similarly qualified candidate.
• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.

• Deputy District Attorney IV positions are generally filled by the advancement of a Deputy District Attorney III or similarly qualified candidate.
• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.

• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays. 

You can’t be considered unless you apply!  Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply. 

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.