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The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney or Deputy District Attorney to serve as an Economic Crime and At-Risk Prosecutor.  The Economic Crime/At-Risk Prosecutor will work directly with and under the supervision of the Organized Crime Unit for the 23rd Judicial District to prosecute financial and white-collar crimes, as well as crimes perpetrated against at-risk adults in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

The District Attorney's Office is seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable them to work with and assist law enforcement from the inception of the investigation, including reviewing and evaluating cases, developing investigation plans, reviewing evidence as it develops, and assisting in obtaining search warrants and the production of records, to combat the unique financial and at-risk crimes in our community.  Applicants with skills in the areas of written and oral communication, business practices, accounting procedures, internet technology, data analysis, real estate transactions, trusts and estate documents, and securities transactions are encouraged to apply.  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 Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can expect to handle cases that include large-scale and pattern theft cases that result in large monetary loss; intricate identity theft and related schemes to defraud, involving money laundering, counterfeit checks and credit cards; real estate fraud involving real estate, business loans, and other investments; securities fraud involving real estate, business loans and other investments; fraud in obtaining public benefits; contractor fraud; violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA); and theft from at-risk adults including theft from elders, disabled-person and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; elder exploitation through the use of undue influence, threats, deception or harassment.  In addition, the Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor will provide assistance with, and prosecution with, civil forfeiture actions.

The Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can also expect to manage criminal cases that involve crimes of physical abuse and neglect of an at-risk adult.

The responsibilities for this position include: 

• Independently prepare and litigate cases in the District Court for the 23rd Judicial District
• Provide law enforcement agencies with legal advice, including rules of evidence and criminal procedure, to steer the criminal investigation and prosecution
• Perform quality legal research
• Draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have: 

• Preferred two years of experience as a prosecutor
• 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: Experience as an attorney at law, including 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 

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Generally, the hiring range is 111,000-123,500 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