Deputy District Attorney I or II

POSITION SUMMARY

DDA I:

Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.

DDA II:

Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.

COMPENSATION: (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)

• DDA I : $71,160 - 106,740/annually ( budgeted starting salary = $86,000/year)
• DDA II: $86,112 - 129,168/annually ( budgeted starting salary = $101,000 /year )
  
  

****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at either the DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experience****

DDA I:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.
  
  

DDA II:

• 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.
  
  

WHAT YOU HAVE

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I

EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience required
• Minimum of one year experience preferred
  
  

LICENSE:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
  
  

*** Must successfully pass background check

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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II

EDUCATION:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years experience required
  
  

LICENSE:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
  
  

*** Must successfully pass background check

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

• 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)