Deputy District Attorney I or II

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

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
• Minimum of two years experience required (for DDA II)
• No experience required (for DDA I)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year experience preferred (for DDA I)

Responsibilities

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; 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.
• Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
• 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.
• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• 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