Deputy District Attorney I or II
Pueblo County Government is seeking a Deputy District Attorney for either entry-level or journey-level legal work. The role involves preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in court, ensuring orderly prosecution and advising law enforcement and the public on legal matters.
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
- 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
Skills
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
- Must successfully pass background check
- Minimum of two years experience required (for DDA II)
- No experience required (for DDA I)
- Minimum of one year experience preferred (for DDA I)
Benefits
- 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 Benefit s (full-time employees)
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