Deputy District Attorney - Economic Crimes

Douglas County, Colorado•Castle Rock, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney or Deputy District Attorney to serve as an Economic Crime and At-Risk Prosecutor. The Economic Crime/At-Risk Prosecutor will work directly with and under the supervision of the Organized Crime Unit for the 23rd Judicial District to prosecute financial and white-collar crimes, as well as crimes perpetrated against at-risk adults in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. The District Attorney’s Office is seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable them to work with and assist law enforcement from the inception of the investigation, including reviewing and evaluating cases, developing investigation plans, reviewing evidence as it develops, and assisting in obtaining search warrants and the production of records, to combat the unique financial and at-risk crimes in our community. Applicants with skills in the areas of written and oral communication, business practices, accounting procedures, internet technology, data analysis, real estate transactions, trusts and estate documents, and securities transactions are encouraged to apply. The candidate must be comfortable with using good analytical skills to make independent decisions. Candidates must also be devoted to justice, excellence, fairness, and representing the public. The Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can expect to handle cases that include large-scale and pattern theft cases that result in large monetary loss; intricate identity theft and related schemes to defraud, involving money laundering, counterfeit checks and credit cards; real estate fraud involving real estate, business loans, and other investments; securities fraud involving real estate, business loans and other investments; fraud in obtaining public benefits; contractor fraud; violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA); and theft from at-risk adults including theft from elders, disabled-person and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; elder exploitation through the use of undue influence, threats, deception or harassment. In addition, the Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor will provide assistance with, and prosecution with, civil forfeiture actions. The Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can also expect to manage criminal cases that involve crimes of physical abuse and neglect of an at-risk adult.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
Experience as an attorney at law, including experience prosecuting or defending criminal cases in court.
Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application. If you are not currently licensed to practice in Colorado, and are selected for this position, you must begin the reciprocity process once you accept your formal offer. By position, the applicant must have a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court within 6 months of their hire date.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
No substitution of experience for education, or education for experience, is permitted

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years of experience as a prosecutor
Jury-trial experience in federal, municipal, or state court
Ability to immediately step into a courtroom and handle a docket
Strong commitment to public service
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Excellent judgment
Skills in the areas of written and oral communication, business practices, accounting procedures, internet technology, data analysis, real estate transactions, trusts and estate documents, and securities transactions

Responsibilities

Independently prepare and litigate cases in the District Court for the 23rd Judicial District
Provide law enforcement agencies with legal advice, including rules of evidence and criminal procedure, to steer the criminal investigation and prosecution
Perform quality legal research
Draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested