Temporary Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Arapahoe County • Greenwood Village, CO

21d • $40

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

Arapahoe County and the District Attorney's Office for the 18th Judicial District has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Deputy District Attorney – County Court.

Are you passionate about seeking justice for victims of crime? Do you want to become a trial lawyer who strives for justice in the courtroom, day in and day out? Look no further than the Office of the 18th Judicial District Attorney, covering the south Denver Metropolitan Area and serving over a million Coloradans. We are Colorado’s most diverse jurisdiction.

Our Jurisdiction - Explore All Colorado Has to OfferWe are perfectly situated to the east of the mountains and between Colorado’s two largest cities. Directly to the north is Denver, offering nightlife, performing arts venues, and all 5 major professional sports teams. Directly to the west are the Rocky Mountains, home to world class ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and rafting. Directly to the south is Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, and Pikes Peak.

Career Advancement – The Start of a Journey Fighting for VictimsJoining our team as a Deputy District Attorney in county court is the first step in a career as a prosecutor. We pride ourselves in our dedication to training and preparing our new Deputy District Attorneys to excel as trial attorneys, courtroom advocates, and most importantly, “ministers of justice.”

Deputy District Attorneys in county court prosecute misdemeanor offenses such as assaults, child abuse, domestic violence, DUIs, and sex offenses.
After gaining experience and courtroom skills in county court, our Deputy District Attorneys have advancement opportunities into district court, where they handle all levels of felony offenses, from motor vehicle theft to murder.
We also offer promotional opportunities into many specialized prosecution units, allowing experienced Deputy District Attorneys to focus on and become experts in their chosen field. In addition to general misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony units, our office has units and teams of prosecutors dedicated to Appeals, Cold Cases, Domestic Violence, Economic Crimes, Elder and At-Risk Victims, Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking, Organized Crime, Problem Solving Courts, Special Victims, and Vehicular Homicides.

More Than Just a WorkplaceOur office is more than just a place to work - it’s a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grills.

Skills and Expertise – Learn from ExperienceTo be the best, you should learn from the best. Our office is staffed with experienced prosecutors who have tried some of the highest profile and most complex cases in Colorado history. You’ll find our Chief and Senior Deputy District Attorneys teaching at law schools and both statewide and national conferences.

Our office strives to be at the forefront of prosecution. From leading the state in giving the public an unprecedented level of insight into our office with our data dashboards, solving decades old cold case murders through DNA analysis from our dedicated forensic crime lab, to solving crimes through digital data analysis of cellphones and geo-location analysis.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:The Temporary Deputy District Attorney – County Court is the first step in a career as a prosecutor with the 18th Judicial District. In county court, attorney's will prosecute misdemeanor offenses such as assaults, domestic violence, DUIs, and sex offenses.
After gaining experience and courtroom skills in county court, Deputy District Attorneys have advancement opportunities into district court, where they handle all levels of felony offenses, from motor vehicle theft to murder.

Requirements

• Ability to gain extensive knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances, and constitutional /substantive case law related to motor vehicle, misdemeanor, and petty offense violations.
• Ability to gain extensive knowledge of the Colorado Criminal Code, the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, the Colorado Rules of Evidence, and the Colorado Victim Rights Act, which all apply to this assignment.
• Ability to advocate legal and factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to judges and jurors.
• Ability to effectively process and dispose of a high volume of criminal case filings while maintaining a balance of equal justice between victims, the People of the State of Colorado, and affected defendants.
• Ability to rapidly assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions that are within policies promulgated by the elected District Attorney.
• Capacity to recognize situations warranting potential policy/procedure exceptions, and the ability to effectively advocate for alternative resolutions.
• Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for mastering software programs applicable to the assignment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys codefendants, victims, witnesses, judges, court staff, law enforcement and related agencies' personnel, press/media, reporters, and the general public is essential; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same are also necessary for success in this role.
• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• No Experience required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in the State of Colorado and a valid driver’s license.
• We accept applicants licensed to practice in other states who would be eligible to gain licensure in Colorado.
• We also accept applications and make contingent offers to strong candidates who are planning to take the Colorado Bar exam in the upcoming year.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required:  will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Responsibilities

• Manages a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases, to include initial and on-going case review, follow-up with law enforcement agencies, negotiations with defense counsel, meeting with witnesses and victims, and preparing and conducting motions and trial.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree