Associate Deputy District Attorney

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver District Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for the position of Deputy District Attorney. We offer competitive salaries that reflect relevant work history. The mission of the Denver DA’s Office is to protect the community, to seek equal justice for all, and to improve the quality and fairness of criminal justice on behalf of the people of Colorado. We achieve that mission through excellence in our work investigating and prosecuting crime, supporting victims and their families, working with the community to prevent crime, and providing fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases. We are currently hiring for our District Court and Domestic Violence Unit.

Requirements

• No more than a total of ten (10) years of Attorney experience.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
• Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
• No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with more than ten (10) years of experience are encouraged to apply to upcoming job openings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Domestic Violence docket within the Domestic Violence Unit and meeting with survivors and family members
• Assist victims of domestic violence and their families through the criminal justice system
• Appear in court on assigned docket days, partnering with community agencies, the Denver Police Department, and other criminal justice agencies to successfully serve survivors and build criminal cases
• Partner with other deputies on cases
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney
• Represent the People of the State of Colorado in trial and appellate matters
• Provide legal counsel to law enforcement agencies within the Second Judicial District
• Participate in a range of multi-agency task forces and committees with law enforcement and other community partner professionals.
• Maintain a misdemeanor or felony caseload, including making appropriate plea offers, litigating motions and preparing cases for trial
• Partner with members of Denver Police Department and other community agencies
• Assist victims of crime through the criminal justice system
• Periodically serving on call to provide legal advice to Denver Police Department’s homicide unit
• Apply sound legal practice and judgment to ensure accurate and sufficient case documentations is preformed

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

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