Chief Deputy DA - Organized Crime

Douglas County, CO • Castle Rock, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of professional legal and supervisory functions to direct the work activities of a unit within the Office of the District Attorney.

Distinguishing Features: This is the second supervisory level class within the deputy district attorney series; it is distinguished from the higher level Assistant District Attorney by the lack of responsibility to supervise and manage several units within the office.
Generally, the hiring range is $146,887-$183,609 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Your future is important to us.
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide.

Requirements

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Senior Deputy District Attorney or above required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Nice To Haves

• Significant demonstrated experience in the specialty area of this position in Pattern Crime is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work activities of assigned Organized Crime Unit personnel.
• Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics; directs the formulation of plea agreements in complex COCCA, wiretap, narcotics, and murder cases.
• Conducts 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.
• Monitors division docket calendars to ensure coverage for deputies in trial and to minimize issues surrounding speedy trial.
• Provides Search Warrant reviews for surrounding law enforcement agencies.
• Acts as lead prosecutor on murder investigations, COCCA, pattern crimes, and wiretap cases.
• Proficient in Grand Jury presentations as well as indictments.
• Dependant upon assignment, may provide statistical data to reflect unit work activities as a basis for personnel and/or materials requests through the budget process.
• Acts as a member of the selection committee to interview and recommend attorney candidates for hire.
• Performs any and all of the duties associated with a District Court Deputy.

Benefits

• Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees