Deputy District Attorney I or II

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.

COMPENSATION: (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)

• DDA I : $71,160 - 106,740/annually ( budgeted starting salary = $86,000/year)
• DDA II: $86,112 - 129,168/annually ( budgeted starting salary = $101,000 /year )

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

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.

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

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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two 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

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Remote & Hybrid working opportunities 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) May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefit s (full-time employees)