Deputy District Attorney – Domestic Violence

The Deputy District Attorney performs a variety of professional legal and docket management functions to intake and prosecute felony offenses in the 18th Judicial District.
NOTE: this position is to be hired as a DDA Domestic Violence (DV) I/II/III/IV commensurate with experience.

The Deputy DA I handles felony docket and is expected to first chair F4s and below.
The Deputy DA II handles felony docket and is expected to first chair F2s and below.
The Deputy DA III handles felony docket and is expected to first chair F2s and below, and on occasion, some F1 felonies.

The Deputy DA IV handles felony docket and is expected to first chair all class 1 felonies.

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado

Additional requirements and salary range for each level:

• 3 + years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience.
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA I is $82,365.66 – $

• 5+ years litigation experience.
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA II is $90,602.20 – $

• 8+ years litigation experience
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA III is $99,662.42 – $.

• 12+ years litigation experience
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA IV is $ – $

• Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence; ability to effectively apply same in a docket/hearing/preliminary hearing/trial setting related to felony offenses. Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to felony offenses. Ability to advocate and/or present legal/factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to persons of highly varying legal, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively process and dispose of felony criminal case filings while maintaining a balance of equal justice between victims, the People of the State of Colorado, and affected defendants; ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions that are within policies promulgated by the District Attorney.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses. Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies’ personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• 3 + years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.