Chief Deputy Deputy District Attorney - Elbert County
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. Generally, the hiring range is $139,716-$174,645 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Directs the work activities of assigned unit personnel.
- Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics; directs the formulation of plea agreements in unusual or sensitive 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.
- Acts as lead prosecutor on murder and other high profile/complex crimes; confers with the District Attorney and other Chief Deputies on the determination of death penalty cases.
- Dependent 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
