Deputy District Attorney - Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit

Douglas County, Colorado•Castle Rock, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy District Attorney is a docket district attorney role in the 23rd Judicial District’s Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit. The position prosecutes and investigates complex felony cases involving crimes against children, adult sexual assaults, and felony domestic violence. Depending on office needs and the candidate’s interests and experience, the caseload may focus exclusively on special victims cases, exclusively on felony domestic violence, or include both. The role leads cases from intake through trial, including grand jury proceedings and post-conviction litigation, and handles pretrial motions, discovery, and courtroom advocacy. It supports complex investigations with law enforcement, digital forensic experts, child advocacy professionals, and community partners, including after-hours legal responses to police inquiries and review of probable-cause affidavits. The position may also help organize operations involving human trafficking and child exploitation in collaboration with state and federal partners. The Deputy District Attorney uses trauma-informed and culturally competent practices, coordinates with victim advocates and other support agencies, and trains and mentors prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners. The role also participates in task forces, inter-agency work, legislative advocacy, and approved public and professional events. Work takes place in office and courtroom settings, with some travel for investigations, training, and community engagement. The position involves frequent exposure to sensitive and graphic material related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child exploitation. A criminal background check, including national fingerprinting, is required. A valid Colorado driver’s license and compliant insurance are required upon hire, with motor vehicle record reviews at hire and periodically during employment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Colorado.
At least 1 year of prosecutorial experience.
Considerable to extensive knowledge of criminal procedure and evidence rules, and ability to apply them in preliminary hearings and trials involving felony offenses.
Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to criminal offenses.
Ability to present legal and factual scenarios clearly and persuasively to people with varied legal, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to assess case strengths and weaknesses and aggravating and mitigating factors to determine just and ethical dispositions.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations or responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.
Ability to write succinctly and with sound reasoning.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related-agency personnel, and the public.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through a national database.
Valid Colorado driver’s license upon hire and compliant insurance; motor vehicle record review at hire and periodically throughout employment.
Availability to assist with County operations during emergencies or disasters, potentially performing additional duties and hours.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or experience in sex crimes, crimes against children, or domestic violence.
2 years of prosecutorial experience.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and victim advocacy organizations.
Familiarity and coordination with federal agencies such as the FBI and HSI, and local agencies in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties.
Experience with courtroom technology and digital evidence presentation.

Responsibilities

Prosecute cases involving child exploitation, sexual offenses, felony domestic violence, and physical child abuse from intake through trial, including grand jury proceedings and post-conviction litigation.
Litigate pretrial motions, manage discovery, and present arguments in court.
Direct and support complex investigations in collaboration with law enforcement, digital forensic experts, child advocacy professionals, and community partners.
Guide the use of subpoenas, search warrants, forensic interviews, and electronic evidence in case development.
Provide after-hours on-call responses to police inquiries about search and seizure, probable cause to arrest, non-testimonial identification items, and related legal issues.
Review affidavits for probable cause for arrest and search warrants before submission to judicial officers.
Assist in organizing operations to investigate human trafficking and child exploitation with federal and state law enforcement partners.
Interact with victims and survivors using trauma-informed and culturally competent practices.
Coordinate with victim advocates, child protection agencies, and community partners to support victim needs and safety planning.
Train and mentor prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners on domestic violence, crimes against children, sexual assault, and trauma-informed practices.
Participate in local, state, and federal task forces, inter-agency collaborations, and legislative advocacy related to child abuse and human trafficking cases.
Represent the office at public forums, community meetings, and professional conferences as approved by the District Attorney.
During emergencies or disasters in or near the County, make every effort to assist with continued County operations, which may require additional duties and hours.