Intake Deputy District Attorney (DDA III) (32 hrs/week)

The District Attorney’s Office for the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties) has an opening for a Deputy District Attorney III to work in our Intake Unit. 

Our main office is in Fort Collins, with a second location in Loveland. We’re lucky to work near the Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson Rivers, Horsetooth Reservoir, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Staff are encouraged to take two long lunches a week to enjoy our community - whether it's running trails, biking in our Platinum-rated bike-friendly city, or taking a yoga class in Old Town. 

This position is a .8 FTE, or 32 hours a week. After a probationary period, the attorney in this role would be considered for hybrid work (up to 50% hybrid). After 1 year at the District Court level, this employee will be put on the on-call schedule.

The District Attorney’s Office follows a blind hiring process. During the initial screening, hiring managers will only see your application, with your name and other identifying personal information redacted. Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed later, so please ensure your application is fully completed.  

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing and analyzing felony case filing materials, including examining evidence, witness statements, the nature of the crime, and determining whether the evidence supports continued prosecution. This includes making independent filing decisions.
• Conducting legal research, preparing reports, and developing recommendations to enhance District Attorney’s Office policies, procedures, and operations.
• Intake work, but may represent the office in felony-level criminal calendar proceedings, including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings.
• Acting as the prosecuting attorney in both jury and court trials, ensuring justice is served through thorough preparation and effective litigation.

• An experienced attorney with multiple years of prosecution experience, particularly in felony-level cases.
• Able to manage intake work, able to transition to handle district court cases, and may move between the Juvenile, District Court, and SVU units. 
• Experienced prosecutor with at least 5 years of prosecution experience. A Deputy District Attorney III is generally responsible for prosecuting all felony criminal matters.
• Advanced independent discretion and judgment skills related to legal procedures, work methods, and case strategies.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position. 

• Three years of experience in criminal prosecution, with demonstrated experience handling felony cases.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

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.