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Douglas County, CO

<div>2L Summer Intern (District Attorney&rsquo;s Office)
Employment Type: 5 - Summer Intern 
Pay Range: $21.00 per hour 
Location: Castle Rock, CO 
Overtime Exempt: N 
Elected Office / Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY<div></div>
Eligibility 
This internship position is for current 1L law student applicants who anticipate having completed one full year of law school prior to their internship start date for the Summer of 2026. If you are a current 2L and anticipate having completed two full years of law school prior to your internship start date for the Summer of 2026, please apply for the 3L SPA Summer Internship Program. 
 
See our recruiting webpage: Employment - Colorado District Attorney 23rd Judicial District 

 
Our Jurisdiction - Explore All Colorado Has to Offer 
The 23rd is the newest DA&rsquo;s Office in the state, representing three counties and over 400,000 Coloradoans. 
 
We are perfectly situated to the east of the mountains and between Colorado&rsquo;s two largest cities. To the north is Denver, offering nightlife, performing arts venues, and all 5 major professional sports teams. Directly to the west are the Rocky Mountains, home to world class ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and rafting. Directly to the south is Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, and Pikes Peak. 
 
Douglas County is recognized as offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. In 2024, Douglas County was named the 3rd Healthiest Community in America according to the U.S. News and World Report, which measures health and wellness across 10 categories (population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food &amp; nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure). 
 
Our 3 counties (Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln) are home to hundreds of miles of trails, countless city parks and open space. We have more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, and a boating reservoir at Chatfield State Park. Our large jurisdiction spans urban, suburban, and rural areas, offering a variety of communities to fit your individual or family needs. 
 
We Provide Practical Experience 
Our 2L internship program offers law students a unique opportunity to conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases. Working alongside our experienced prosecutors, interns can expect to become involved in all aspects of criminal prosecution from the investigative stage through trial. This will include cases involving murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, and other violent crime. Interns will have opportunities to research novel and interesting legal issues, assist in drafting corresponding pleadings, observe courtroom proceedings where those issues are litigated, review new felony filings for potential evidentiary challenges, and preparing exhibits for trial. 
 
We Train for the Future 
Our 2L internship program is designed for law students contemplating a career in criminal prosecution. We train and mentor our 2L interns with the goal of preparing them to return as 3L interns working and trying cases under the Student Practice Act. Our 3L interns are trained and mentored with the goal of returning to our office as deputy district attorneys. 
 
Office Benefits and Culture &ndash; More Than Just a Workplace 
Earn pay, law school credit, or both. We pay interns an hourly wage of $21. But our office is more than just a place to work: it&rsquo;s a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grill. 
 
Skills and Expertise &ndash; Learn from Experience 
To be the best, you should learn from the best. Our office is staffed with experienced prosecutors who have tried some of the highest profile and most complex cases in Colorado history. You&rsquo;ll find our prosecutors teaching at both statewide and national conferences, law schools, and authoring statewide manuals on prosecution. Prosecutors working at our office have been two-time winners of the Colorado Trial Team of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor Trainer of the Year, and a host of other individual awards. 
 
Our office strives to be at the forefront of prosecution. From leading the state in giving the public an unprecedented level of insight into our office with our data dashboards, solving decades old cold case murders through DNA analysis from our dedicated forensic crime lab, to solving crimes through digital data analysis of cellphones and geo-location analysis. 
 
Our Interns Are Part of Our Team 
Our interns are not an afterthought, using shared computers, and excluded from opportunities afforded deputy district attorneys. Our interns are an integral part our team and we treat them as such. They join in with deputy district attorneys for meetings, trainings, and gatherings. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications 
Education: Candidates are required to currently be attending law school and must have completed their first year.
Experience: None
Hours: : During the Summer semester, interns work 8 hours a day, 5 days week. Accommodations to this schedule can be made. Please list and discuss any accommodations required during your interview. 
 
This Summer Student Practice Act Internship Program is for the Douglas County Office, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO. 
 
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration. 
 
For more information, please contact District Court Chief Deputy District Attorney Jake Adkins at jadkins@coda23.gov 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 12/19/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. 
The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications. 
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.</div>

2L Summer Intern (District Attorney’s Office)

<div>Deputy District Attorney - County Court
Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular 
Pay Range: $89,125.00 - 133,688.00 
Location: Castle Rock, CO 
Overtime Exempt: Y 
Elected Office / Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY<div></div>
Our Jurisdiction - Explore All Colorado Has to Offer:
The 23rd is the newest DA&rsquo;s Office in the state, representing three counties and almost 400,000 Coloradoans.
We are perfectly situated to the east of the mountains and between Colorado&rsquo;s two largest cities. To the north is Denver, offering nightlife, performing arts venues, and all 5 major professional sports teams. Directly to the west are the Rocky Mountains, home to world class ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and rafting. Directly to the south is Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, and Pikes Peak.
Douglas County is recognized as offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. In 2024, Douglas County was named the 3rd Healthiest Community in America according to the U.S. News and World Report, which measures health and wellness across 10 categories (population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food &amp; nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure).
Our 3 counties (Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln) are home to hundreds of miles of trails, countless city parks and open space. We have more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, and a boating reservoir at Chatfield State Park. Our large jurisdiction spans urban, suburban, and rural areas, offering a variety of communities to fit your individual or family needs.
Gain Unparalleled Legal Experience:
A Deputy District Attorney in County Court is the starting point for a career as a prosecutor in the 23rd. We pride ourselves in our dedication to training and preparing Deputy District Attorneys to excel as trial attorneys, courtroom advocates, and most importantly, &ldquo;ministers of justice.&rdquo; A Deputy District Attorney in county court handles a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases ranging from DUI, child abuse, domestic violence, property crimes, and sex offenses. This includes initial and on-going case review, follow-up with law enforcement agencies, negotiations with defense counsel, meeting with witnesses and victims, preparing and conducting motions and trial. Deputy District Attorneys who excel in County Court have opportunities to promote to District Court, Juvenile Court, and Specialty Units within the office.
Office Benefits and Culture &ndash; More Than Just a Workplace:
Our office offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(a) and 457 retirement plans (both with generous employer matches), paid time off and sick leave. But our office is more than just a place to work: it&rsquo;s a place you want to work. Just some of our office events are a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest. We have an office softball and golf team. We hold an annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs on our office grill. View the full Employee Benefits Guide
Skills and Expertise &ndash; Learn from Experience:
To be the best, you should learn from the best. Our office is staffed with experienced prosecutors who have tried some of the highest profile and most complex cases in Colorado history. You&rsquo;ll find our prosecutors teaching at both statewide and national conferences, law schools, and authoring statewide manuals on prosecution.
Prosecutors working at our office have been two-time winners of the Colorado Trial Team of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor of the Year, Colorado Prosecutor Trainer of the Year, and a host of other individual awards.
Our office strives to be at the forefront of prosecution. From leading the state in giving the public an unprecedented level of insight into our office with our data dashboards, solving decades old cold case murders through DNA analysis from our dedicated forensic crime lab, to solving crimes through digital data analysis of cellphones and geo-location analysis.
We pride ourselves in training Deputy District Attorneys in County Court on the skills and knowledge to excel at handling criminal caseloads and trying jury trials. We provide weekly trainings, daily guidance and supervision from Deputy District Attorneys in the courtroom, and one-to-one mentorship from the County Court Chief Deputy District Attorney and

Senior Deputy District Attorney. Our leaders are seasoned trial attorneys, experienced in handling some of the highest profile cases in the state, and versed in cutting edge trial presentation and technology. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado or eligible for practice pending admission pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 203.2, 203.3, or 203.4.
EXPERIENCE: None required. However, prior experience as an attorney or while in law school with criminal law and/or courtroom advocacy are preferred.
View the full job description here 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 12/19/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. 
The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications. 
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.</div>

Deputy District Attorney - County Court

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2L Summer Intern (District Attorney’s Office)

Deputy District Attorney - County Court