Sr DDA - Auto Theft Prosecutor

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to create a safer community through positive partnerships with law enforcement and other community members, earn and hold the trust and respect of the citizens that we are privileged and honored to serve, pursue justice through the fair and ethical prosecutions of criminal offenders, and seek justice for victims of crime.

The District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced Auto Theft Prosecutor to advance the mission of the DA’s Office by focusing on the prosecution of criminal cases related to auto theft. This position is grant‑funded through a partnership with the Colorado District Attorney’s Council and will focus exclusively on the investigation and prosecution of cases involving motor vehicle theft, organized criminal acts related to auto theft, and other associated violent crimes across several judicial districts.

The grant funding for this position is extended through June 2026, with the opportunity for further annual extension through June 2028.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety and making the criminal justice system better.
• Maintain a large volume of felony cases and perform all necessary duties of a District Court prosecutor to initiate and pursue successful prosecution of criminal cases related to auto theft, including making appropriate plea offers, preparing witnesses, collaborating with law enforcement and interacting with defense attorneys.
• Receive and review felony case filing materials, including examining evidence, witness statements, nature of the crime, and whether the evidence justifies continued prosecution.
• Conduct legal research, prepares reports and develops recommendations related to the District Attorney’s policies, procedures, and operations.
• Represent the prosecution in felony‑level criminal calendar proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions and sentencings.
• Serve as prosecuting attorney for jury and court trials.
• Represent the 17th Judicial District and District Attorney using professionalism and integrity in dealing with court officials, witnesses, members of the legal community and the general public.
• Serve as a leader and mentor in the office, particularly with less‑experienced attorneys.
• Establish, nurture and improve relationships between the District Attorney’s Office and the community.
• Demonstrate leadership to improve and strengthen the units and teams within the District Attorney’s Office.
• Serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies within the 17th Judicial District, as well as surrounding Judicial Districts.
• Provide, on a scheduled basis, off‑hour and on‑call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights‘‘ and weekends.
• Coordinate investigative activities with outside agencies, assists in regional investigations.
• Research, analyze, and identify trends and develop strategies with respect to the investigation and prosecution of auto theft; maintain statistical records related to the investigation and prosecution of auto theft.
• Assist law enforcement agency personnel to facilitate or perform necessary case follow up and discuss strategy in areas relative to criminal investigation and prosecution.
• May travel throughout the region of the various judicial districts described above to investigate and prosecute cases involving auto theft.
• Work closely with various law enforcement agencies, task forces, and other investigative units to gather evidence, build cases, and support ongoing investigations.

This prosecutor will work for the District Attorney in the 17th Judicial District, but will also work with the Offices of the District Attorney for the 13th Judicial District (Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedwick, Washington, Yuma, and Kit Carson Counties), the 19th Judicial District (Weld County), the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties), and the 14th Judicial District (Grand, Moffat, and Route Counties).

A portion of the grant funding requires training to law enforcement and prosecutors on legal standards, practices, and strategies related to the investigation and prosecution of auto theft, as…