Deputy District Attorney - County Court
About The Position
A Deputy District Attorney in County Court is the starting point for a career as a prosecutor in the 23rd. We pride ourselves in our dedication to training and preparing Deputy District Attorneys to excel as trial attorneys, courtroom advocates, and most importantly, "ministers of justice." A Deputy District Attorney in county court handles a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases ranging from DUI, child abuse, domestic violence, property crimes, and sex offenses. This includes initial and on-going case review, follow-up with law enforcement agencies, negotiations with defense counsel, meeting with witnesses and victims, preparing and conducting motions and trial. Deputy District Attorneys who excel in County Court have opportunities to promote to District Court, Juvenile Court, and Specialty Units within the office. Our office offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(a) and 457 retirement plans (both with generous employer matches), paid time off and sick leave. But our office is more than just a place to work: it's a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grill. To be the best, you should learn from the best. Our office is staffed with experienced prosecutors who have tried some of the highest profile and most complex cases in Colorado history. You'll find our prosecutors teaching at both statewide and national conferences, law schools, and authoring statewide manuals on prosecution. Our office strives to be at the forefront of prosecution. From leading the state in giving the public an unprecedented level of insight into our office with our data dashboards, solving decades old cold case murders through DNA analysis from our dedicated forensic crime lab, to solving crimes through digital data analysis of cellphones and geo-location analysis. We pride ourselves in training Deputy District Attorneys in County Court on the skills and knowledge to excel at handling criminal caseloads and trying jury trials. We provide weekly trainings, daily guidance and supervision from Deputy District Attorneys in the courtroom, and one-to-one mentorship from the County Court Chief Deputy District Attorney and Senior Deputy District Attorney. Our leaders are seasoned trial attorneys, experienced in handling some of the highest profile cases in the state, and versed in cutting edge trial presentation and technology.
Requirements
- Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado or eligible for practice pending admission pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 203.2, 203.3, or 203.4.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as an attorney or while in law school with criminal law and/or courtroom advocacy are preferred.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(a) and 457 retirement plans (both with generous employer matches)
- paid time off and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
