County Court Deputy District Attorney

Jefferson County CO • Golden, CO

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About The Position

As a Deputy District Attorney with the First Judicial District Attorney's Office, you will advocate on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado with an eye toward just outcomes that are grounded in evidence-based decision making and safeguarding our community, while reducing unequal treatment of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Requirements

• JD is required.
• Qualified applicants will be licensed attorneys or law school graduates eligible for admission to the Colorado bar.
• Upon hire, must gain admission to the Colorado bar and remain licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Responsibilities

• Managing a county court docket, developing trial skills, and representing the Office of the District Attorney.
• Working collaboratively with office and court staff; meeting with victims, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
• Assisting in the preparation of briefs, opinions, motions, and pleadings as well as other legal documents and routine correspondence; conducts legal research as required.
• Demonstrating the essential trial skills involved in jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments.
• Exercising discretion for appropriate charging, disposition of cases, and sentencing recommendations.
• An ideal candidate will evaluate cases holistically to determine the best outcome for all parties.
• Attending various trainings on the role of a prosecutor, understanding various diversion and treatment options, and other restorative justice programs.
• Serving as 24-hour on-call legal support to law enforcement and responding to the scenes of major traffic incidents.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees