Deputy District Attorney I, II, III OR IV
About The Position
The District Attorney’s Office is recruiting for Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV. The role performs professional legal work prosecuting misdemeanor, traffic, and felony cases on behalf of the People of Weld County. Deputy District Attorney I is an entry-level position handling a significant docket of misdemeanor and traffic matters, including DUIs, domestic violence, assault, and careless driving, and offers new attorneys courtroom and trial experience. Levels II, III, and IV handle felony dockets that may include narcotics, domestic violence, and assault cases. At levels III and IV, the attorney serves as lead trial attorney on a wide range of complex felony prosecutions; level IV cases include first-degree murder. The office describes advancement through the levels as attorneys gain experience conducting increasingly complex jury trials. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety, and improving the criminal justice system. The position is open continuous. Annual compensation ranges are $95,388.80–$133,536.00 for level I, $113,588.80–$159,036.80 for level II, $125,236.80–$175,344.00 for level III, and $138,070.40–$193,315.20 for level IV. Weld County states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and describes its commitment to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree.
- Practice pending admission to the Colorado Bar is required; licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado is required.
- Pass a background check before the employment start date.
- One year of experience practicing as a Deputy District Attorney is required for level II.
- Three years of experience practicing as a Deputy District Attorney is required for level III.
- Six years of experience practicing as a Deputy District Attorney is required for level IV.
Responsibilities
- Handle a significant docket of misdemeanor and traffic cases, including DUIs, domestic violence, assault, and careless driving (level I).
- Handle felony cases, including matters involving narcotics, domestic violence, assault, and other charges (levels II–IV).
- Represent the People of Weld County in courtroom proceedings and trials.
- Conduct jury trials of increasingly complex cases as experience and level advance.
- Serve as lead trial attorney for a wide range of complex felony prosecutions (levels III and IV), including first-degree murder cases at level IV.
- Seek justice, preserve community safety, and contribute to improving the criminal justice system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
