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<br>We have an opportunity for a Senior Deputy District Attorney!The Senior Deputy District Attorney position in the SVU unit, of the District Attorney's Office has supervisory responsibilities under the Chief Deputy District Attorney of their division. The vacancy is in SVU, but a Senior could rotate to District Court, County Court, Juvenile or SVU units. We are looking for an experienced prosecutor reflecting multiple years of felony prosecution experience, ideally with diversity in the areas of practice including experience in SVU. An attorney in a Senior role is expected to exercise significant independent discretion and judgment as well as provide training and supervision to junior attorneys. A person in this position is expected to be available to staff regularly Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; some evening and weekend hours may be necessary as needed. After a 90 day probationary period, 1 day per week of working from home may be available.Please include a cover letter addressed to Kim Bubka, Chief Deputy District Attorney.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br><b>What you'll be doing:</b> Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for their unit, and for the District Attorney's Office.Provides legal assistance, training and education to law enforcement officers.Provides training, supervision, and review to less experienced Deputy District Attorneys in the SVU unit.Attends major crime scenes in an advisory capacity to give legal advice to law enforcement officers conducting the on-scene investigations.Backs-up and assists regularly assigned on-call Deputy District Attorneys.Participates in the recruitment and selection of professional staff.May receive and reviews felony case filing materials, including examining the evidence, witness statements, the nature of the crime, and whether the evidence justifies continued prosecution; and makes independent filing decisions.Prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research; prepares reports and develops recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures and operations.Represents the office in felony level criminal proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings.Functions as lead trial attorney for a wide range of criminal matters, focusing on complex felony prosecutions and assisting less experienced Deputy District Attorneys on other cases.To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_District_Attorney_Senior.What we're looking for: Strong legal skills and demonstrated legal ability.Experience supervising and training legal or professional staff.Background working with victims of serious crimes, including children.Ability to review explicit evidence and make sound legal decisions based on the material.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br>This is an exempt position and Seniors are expected to be available on-call and go out on a crime scene as needed (day or night) based on the on-call schedule (which rotates). This person will report to Kim Bubka, Chief Deputy District Attorney of the SVU unit.An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Senior Deputy District Attorney

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The District Attorney's Office seeks an applicant who is already licensed in Colorado for our Deputy District Attorney I or II vacancy. A current Deputy District Attorney I in Colorado may be considered for a DDA II position, please review the job descriptions to understand the difference between and DDA I and II.
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We are looking for an attorney who is committed to seeking justice and ensuring the safety of our community in an equitable manner. Our primary office is in Fort Collins with our second office in Loveland. In our district we have Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson rivers, Horsetooth Reservoir and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Staff are encouraged to take 2 long lunches a week to exercise and enjoy our community which could be running on one of our many local trails, biking (Fort Collins is a Platinum- rated bicycle friendly community with miles of dedicated bike lanes), or enjoying a yoga class in Old Town. Fort Collins is home to more than 20 craft breweries, Colorado State University, and family friendly community events. In addition to great benefits (medical, dental, vision) Larimer County provides a wellness clinic to staff for preventative health screening and coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy. Staff can use clinic leave for these services as well as for massage or acupuncture. In addition to paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, after a probationary period staff may also have work from home options. If you could see yourself fitting into our office and community we hope you apply.<br>
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The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some after-hours work required.<br>
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<b>It is REQUIRED that candidates upload a cover letter addressed to</b><b> </b><b>Amanda Duhon, Chief Deputy District Attorney.</b></p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>What you'll be doing:</p><ul><li>
Representing the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.</li><li>
Receiving and reviewing summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.</li><li>
Reviewing and examining the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.</li><li>
Determining whether a crime has been committed.</li><li>
Assessing the nature of the crime.</li><li>
Evaluating whether the evidence justifies prosecution.</li></ul><br>
To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_District_Attorney_I.<br>
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What we're looking for:<br>
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A dependable individual with consistent court attendance and punctuality.</li><li>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly in criminal law.</li><li>
A solid understanding of court procedures and rules of evidence.</li><li>
A proactive problem-solver capable of using independent judgment in legal matters.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role&rsquo;s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.<br>
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The starting salary for a DDA I in 2026 is $88,406 and the starting salary for a DDA II in 2026 is $97,247.</p><ul><li><b><br>
Deputy District Attorney I</b><ul><li>
No experience is required.</li><li>
Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.</li><li>
Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Deputy District Attorney II</b><ul><li>
Deputy District Attorney II positions are generally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level.</li><li>
Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.</li><li>
Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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Benefits</b><div>
Here&rsquo;s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:</div><div>
&bull; Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits&bull; FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)</div><ul><li>Short and Long-Term Disability</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Basic Life/AD&amp;D Insurance</li><li>Accident and Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match</li><li>457(b) Deferred Compensation</li><li>Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.</li></ul><div><br>
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.</p><p><b>
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.</b></p><p><i>
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.</i></p></div></div></div><p></p>

Deputy District Attorney I or II

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Senior Deputy District Attorney

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