Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney - Domestic Violence (Grant Funded)

Arapahoe County • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney for Domestic Violence serves as the project manager for the Office on Violence Against Women grant. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the high-risk domestic violence team. The position also manages the increased domestic violence caseload associated with the grant, with a particular focus on identifying and prosecuting high-risk cases. The work centers on strengthening coordinated responses, improving victim safety, and ensuring consistent, effective case handling. The Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney supports the Chief Deputy DA by performing a variety of legal and supervisory functions at the direction of the Chief Deputy DA.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to specific prosecutorial offenses.
• Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence; ability to effectively apply same in a preliminary hearing, other hearing, or trial setting related to felony offenses.
• Ability to effectively process and dispose of felony criminal case filings while maintaining a balance of equal justice between victims, the People of the State of Colorado, and affected defendants; ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions that are within policies promulgated by the District Attorney.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.
• Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies' personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity
• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• 5+ years litigation experience with demonstrated leadership experience
• Minimum 10 felony trials
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Nice To Haves

• Significant prior experience and expertise in Colorado juvenile substantive and procedural law preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Chief Deputy DA when the Chief Deputy DA is unavailable.
• Performs delegated prosecution, supervision, or other tasks on behalf of the Chief Deputy DA.
• Acts as a lead prosecutor on homicide and other high profile/complex crimes; confers with the District Attorney and other Chief Deputies on the determination of high profile cases.
• Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics; directs the formulation of plea agreements in unusual or sensitive cases.
• Participates in annual performance reviews and makes recommendations with regard to salary adjustments/exceptional performance pay.
• Acts as a mentor/coach to improve/refine subordinates' trial skills and legal knowledge.
• Carries own appropriate caseload or regularly supports subordinates with their caseloads in court.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager