Assistant District Attorney

DDA I Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court. Responsibilities 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 Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases. Responsibilities 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. Compensation 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). Multiple vacancies may be filled for either DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experience. 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 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. Benefits 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). May be eligible for up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefit (full-time employees). #J-18808-Ljbffr