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Deputy District Attorney I or II

Colorado District Attorneys' Council

Pueblo, CO • On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

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.

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.

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.
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 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.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS
  • 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 Benefits (full-time employees)
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