Deputy District Attorney I, II, Or III

Position Summary

DDA I:

Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.

DDA II:

Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.

DDA III:

Performs advanced professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.

COMPENSATION:

• DDA I : $69,768 - 104,652/annually
• DDA II: $84,420 - 126,636/annually
• DDA III: $102,168 - 153,240/annually

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at either the DDA I, DDA II, or DDA III level depending upon qualifications and experience

What You Will Do

DDA I:

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.

• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.

• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.

• Confers with defense attorneys.

• Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.

• Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.

• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.

• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.

• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.

• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

DDA II:

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned.

• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.

• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.

• Confers with defense attorneys.

• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.

• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.

• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.

• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

DDA III:

• Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.

• Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned.

• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings.

• Processes/reviews additional reports and filings.

• Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.

• Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office.

• Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office.

• Confers with defense attorneys.

• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.

• Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.

• Covers court appearances for other attorneys.

• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

What You Have

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I

EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience required

• Minimum of one year experience preferred

LICENSE:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required

• Must successfully pass background check

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IIEDUCATION:* Law degree from an accredited law school requiredEXPERIENCE:* Minimum of two years experience requiredLICENSE:* Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required* Must successfully pass background check

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years experience required

LICENSE:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required

• Must successfully pass background check

What Pueblo County Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

• County Retirement Program

• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

• Truly inclusive and diverse environment

• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)

• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit