Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III

Larimer County•Laporte, IN

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Attorney's Office is hiring for Deputy District Attorney positions at various levels (I, II, or III). These roles involve prosecuting county court cases for DDA I/II and potentially district court cases, including felony matters, for DDA III. The office is located in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, and emphasizes work-life balance with opportunities to enjoy the local natural beauty and community events. The office also values staff well-being through various programs and benefits. A blind hiring process is utilized for initial screening.

Requirements

A dependable individual with consistent court attendance and punctuality.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.
In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly in criminal law.
A solid understanding of court procedures and rules of evidence.
A proactive problem-solver capable of using independent judgment in legal matters.
For DDA I: Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required. No experience is required.
For DDA II: Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
For DDA III: Three years of experience in criminal prosecution, with demonstrated experience handling felony cases.
Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required for all levels.

Nice To Haves

For DDA III: An experienced prosecutor with multiple years of prosecution experience will be best suited for this position.
For DDA III: The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling felony-level matters.

Responsibilities

Representing the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.
Receiving and reviewing summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
Reviewing and examining the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
Determining whether a crime has been committed.
Assessing the nature of the crime.
Evaluating whether the evidence justifies prosecution.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Wellness clinic for preventative health screening and coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy.
Clinic leave for wellness services including acupuncture.
Work-from-home options after a probationary period.
Resiliency program with 13 clinicians readily available.
Trained peer support specialists in the office.