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Senior Deputy District Attorney - Special Assistant United States Attorney

Castle Rock, CO • On-site

Douglas County, CO

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$116K - $174K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $116,329.00 - $174,493.00 Annually
Location : Castle Rock, CO
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026 - 3270
Department: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 6:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Summary of Position
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney to serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). As a SAUSA, the Senior Deputy District Attorney will work directly with and under the supervision of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado to prosecute federal crimes which impact Douglas, Lincoln, and Elbert Counties, with an emphasis on violent crimes and drug trafficking crimes.
We are seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable them to work collaboratively with law enforcement to combat the challenges facing our community. Applicants with skills in the areas of written and oral communication, financial analysis, teamwork, and problem solving are encouraged to apply. The SAUSA will work closely with agents from the DEA, FBI, ATF, and other state and federal agencies to develop investigative strategies, employ sophisticated surveillance techniques, and shape cases from their inception. Prosecutors who handle violent crimes and drug trafficking crimes at the U.S. Attorney's Office enjoy fast-paced litigation practices that will frequently get them on their feet in U.S. District Court.
If selected for this unique opportunity, you will prosecute federal crimes as a Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver, Colorado. You will be an employee of the Office of the District Attorney for the 23rd Judicial District, but working primarily on federal court matters at the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The candidate must be comfortable with using good analytical skills to make independent decisions. Candidates must also be devoted to justice, excellence, fairness, and representing the public.
The responsibilities for this position include:
  • Independently prepare and litigate cases in United States District Court;
  • Provide agencies (e.g., DEA, FBI, and ATF) with legal advice, including rules of evidence and rules of procedure;
  • Perform quality legal research;
  • Draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Selected individuals will undergo a background investigation and must meet the requirements of employment from the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have:
  • Preferred five years of experience as a prosecutor
  • Experience prosecuting 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), 18 U.S.C. § 1951, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), 21 U.S.C. § 846, or similar state statutes
  • Jury-trial experience in federal, municipal, or state court
  • Ability to immediately step into a courtroom and handle a docket
  • Strong commitment to public service
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Excellent judgment

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following minimum qualifications:
  • Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
  • Experience: At least three years of experience as an attorney at law, including two years of experience prosecuting or defending criminal cases in court.
  • Licensures/Certification(s): Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application. If you are not currently licensed to practice in Colorado, and are selected for this position, you must begin the reciprocity process once you accept your formal offer. By position, the applicant must have a
  • reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court within 6 months of their hire date. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
  • Education / Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education, or education for experience, is permitted

To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your job application:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Generally, the hiring range is $130,869-$159,952 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans - plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide
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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.
Why Douglas County? We offer excellent benefits to our employees!
  • 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
  • 9 hours of paid vacation per month
  • 8 hours of paid sick time per month
  • Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
  • Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
  • Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
  • Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.

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