Deputy District Attorney – Domestic Violence

Deputy District Attorney – Domestic Violence

Job posted 19 December 2025. Salary: $82,365–$175,120 per year.

Location:

3600 S. Yosemite St., Suite 200, Denver, CO. Eligible applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.

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.

• Handle felony docket and first chair cases as per level (I: F4s and below; II: F2s and below; III: F2s and below plus occasional F1; IV: all class 1 felonies).
• Advocate, present legal/factual scenarios, and conduct trial proceedings.
• Effectively manage case dispositions balancing victim, state, and defendants’ interests.
• React quickly to court proceedings, objections, motions, and rulings.
• Write succinct, well‑reasoned opinions and reports.
• Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co‑workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies, and the public.

• Graduation from law school in compliance with Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• 3–12+ years of litigation experience (see level requirements below).
• Considerable to extensive knowledge of criminal procedure, rules of evidence, state statutes, and substantive case law related to felony offenses.
• Ability to effectively process and dispose of felony criminal case filings, assess case strengths/weaknesses, and make ethical dispositions within agency policies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Deputy DA I – 3+ years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience;
  Salary $82,365.66–$.
• Deputy DA II – 5+ years litigation experience;
  Salary $90,602.20–$.
• Deputy DA III – 8+ years litigation experience;
  Salary $99,662.42–$.
• Deputy DA IV – 12+ years litigation experience;
  Salary $–$.

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

Apply online through the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council portal. Click the “Apply for the job” link and submit your resume (max 5 MB) and cover letter (max 1 MB).