Associate Deputy District Attorney - District Attorney's Office
About Our Job
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $103,977 - $171,562 annually. 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
Please note, this is an Appointee/Elected position. In this position you can expect to work on site at 370 17th St Ste 5300 Denver, C 80202.
Who We Are
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann.
What Youll Do
We are currently seeking an Associate level Deputy District Attorney who can perform professional legal work in the prosecution of cases in Denver County Courts representing the People of the State of Colorado.
The Associate Deputy District Attorney position will be responsible for:
Maintain a felony caseload, including making appropriate plea offers, litigating motions and preparing cases for trial
Preparing and conducting motions hearings and trials on misdemeanor and traffic offenses and, when appropriate, serves as co-counsel on felony cases as well
Reviewing criminal case files including police reports, evidence, witness statements, criminal histories and victim input and determines appropriate plea offers for said cases
Presenting evidence, argues motions for suppression and other legal motions, conducts jury selection, direct and cross-examination of witnesses and opening and closing arguments in court. Performs research and writing for legal briefs, motions and pleadings
Assisting victims of crime through the criminal justice system and communicates with victims and witnesses on cases in which they are involved
Periodically serving on call to provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies and answer immediate questions from the public
Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney
About You
What Youll Bring
- Has three three to six years of experience in District Court
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: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree
- Experience: None
- 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 at the time of application
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
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Job Profile
DL1175 Associate Deputy District AttorneyTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$103,977.00 - $171,562.00Starting Pay
Based on education and experienceAgency
District AttorneyThe 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.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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