COUNTY COURT DEPUTY DA

Mesa County, CO

10d•$88,679 - $126,493•Onsite

About The Position

The County Court Deputy District Attorney participates in the legal process involving criminal and civil law violations. The role handles county court criminal cases, drafts and responds to legal motions, researches legal issues, analyzes cases, and prepares and presents witnesses at hearings and trials. It also involves preparing appellate briefs for the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. The position works with judges, law enforcement, probation, victims, opposing counsel, and members of the public. It requires handling adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases, maintaining professional competence through continuing education, and serving on 24-hour call for questions and advice. The role involves frequent exposure to contentious interactions and disturbing criminal case materials, including photographs, images, and recordings.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Current Colorado Supreme Court license to practice law.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in an adversarial system, including contentious dealings with opposing counsel, defendants, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the public.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills when reviewing or discussing criminal case information, including frequent exposure to disturbing and sexually explicit case materials.

Nice To Haves

Related professional experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Prosecute and handle a caseload of county court criminal cases.
Draft and respond to legal motions, research legal issues, analyze cases, and prepare and present witnesses at motions hearings and trials.
Meet with judges, law enforcement, probation, and the public to identify and, where possible, resolve judicial system problems.
Receive and review law enforcement reports, filings, search warrants, arrest warrants, and affidavits.
Consult with law enforcement regarding reports and follow-up.
Prepare for and litigate various motions.
Discuss plea bargains with opposing counsel.
Draft complaints for filing with the court, file complaints, and approve bond modifications.
Consult with victims about case filings and prosecution; ensure victims are notified of hearings and solicit their input on case dispositions pursuant to the Victims Rights Act.
File documents; prepare for trials; prepare witnesses and exhibits; try cases; and attend sentence hearings.
Prepare and try adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases.
Serve on related boards and participate in appropriate task forces.
Serve on 24-hour call for questions and advice.
Maintain professional competence and training by attending continuing education opportunities.
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
Perform other related duties as assigned.