Deputy District Attorney I or II

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at either the DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experience. DDA I: Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court. DDA II: Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required.
• Must successfully pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required (DDA I).
• Minimum of one year experience preferred (DDA I).
• Minimum of two years experience required (DDA II).

Responsibilities

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned (DDA I).
• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned (DDA II).
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense (DDA I).
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense (DDA II).
• Reviews investigative reports.
• Files charges.
• Requests and reviews additional information.
• Writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials.
• Negotiates plea agreements.
• Appears in court.
• Presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
• Confers with defense attorneys.
• Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court (DDA I).
• Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court (DDA I).
• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level