Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III

Larimer County•Laporte, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Attorney's Office is seeking applicants for Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III (depending on experience) who are committed to pursuing justice and ensuring community safety equitably. The office is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I or II prosecutors who are either already licensed or recently passed the July Colorado Bar exam, to work on county court cases. An experienced attorney is sought for a Deputy District Attorney III position, who may handle district court cases and move between the Juvenile, District Court, and SVU units. An experienced prosecutor with multiple years of prosecution experience will be best suited for this position. A Deputy District Attorney III is generally responsible for prosecuting all felony criminal matters. The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling felony-level matters. The primary office is in Fort Collins, with a second office in Loveland. The office encourages staff to take two long lunches a week to exercise and enjoy the community. Staff have recently won awards for innovations to improve efficiencies and forward-thinking projects. The starting salary ranges from $89,000 for DDA I, $98,000 for DDA II, and $107,000 for DDA III, with salary based on experience. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some after-hours work required. On-call work may be required after 1 year. The District Attorney’s Office follows a blind hiring process where personal information is redacted during initial screening. Candidates are required to upload a cover letter addressed to Matt Maillaro, Assistant District Attorney, indicating the desired position (DDA I or II, or DDA III).

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.
Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire.
Three years of experience in criminal prosecution, with demonstrated experience handling felony cases (for DDA III).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience handling felony level matters (for DDA III).

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 services like acupuncture.
Work-from-home options after a probationary period.
Resiliency program with 13 clinicians readily available.
Trained peer support specialists in the office.