District Court DDA or Senior DDA

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The District Court Deputy District Attorney carries out the charges and obligations of the District Attorney and represents the People of the State of Colorado on felony cases in Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Develops a felony caseload from initial arrest to trial and sentencing. Collaborates with victims, law enforcement, attorneys, and district attorney staff to achieve just outcomes, further the goals of the District Attorney, and fulfill all statutory, constitutional, and ethical obligations of a prosecutor.

Hiring range is $106,000 - $133,000 for District Court and $127,000 - $170,000 for Senior DDA.

This position will be a District Court DDA or Senior DDA depending on experience.

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Essential Duties:

• Represents the People of the State of Colorado in jury trials and other matters occurring in the District Court in Jefferson and Gilpin Counties.
• Supervises development of felony criminal cases from initial arrest through trial, sentencing, and any post-trial matters, including legal research, professional correspondence, and composition of legal documents including motions, opinions, briefs, and other pleadings as required.
• Communicates trial readiness and case dispositions with victims, law enforcement partners, district attorney staff, and other stakeholders.
• Proactively coordinates with law enforcement partners to ensure flow of information and compliance with discovery obligations.
• Exercises discretion in charging, case dispositions, and sentencing recommendations in a manner that displays fluency in evidence-based practices, safeguards our community, and reduces unequitable treatment of justice-involved individuals.
• May be assigned to regularly appear in Gilpin County on criminal matters.
• May be assigned to specialized roles including prosecution of juvenile offenders, prosecution of crimes committed against special victims, problem-solving courts, intake, appeals, economic crimes or grand jury.
• Other duties as assigned including approximately one week per year serving as 24-hour on-call legal support to law enforcement and responding to the scenes of active investigations pursuant to office guidance and approximately one instance per year conducting bond hearings on either a Saturday or a Sunday.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• JD is required.
• At least 1 year of work-related experience.

Additional Job Information:      

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.  
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

About Us:

At the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, we are committed to seeking fair and just outcomes for all members of our community through ethical prosecution and alternative resolutions.

We work collaboratively with law enforcement to ensure those who victimize our most vulnerable members of society are held accountable. Our prosecution teams work collaboratively to support victims and ensure their voice is heard throughout the criminal legal system process.

Our office is a nationally recognized leader in data transparency and data-driven practices in prosecution. We leverage technology, data analysis, innovative practices, and the use of alternative resolutions to ensure that justice is administered fairly and equitably.

Our office culture is built around camaraderie and incorporating diverse perspectives in our day-to-day work. We are also committed to our team members’ wellbeing outside of the workplace – we emphasize the importance of work-life balance, provide numerous resources to support health and personal development, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including substantial paid time off, generous holiday schedules, work from home flexibility, and a dog-friendly office.

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