Deputy District Attorney I or II

DDA I:
Position Summary

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

DDA II:
Position Summary

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

Compensation

• 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)

What You Will Do (DDA I)

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition, and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanors and petty offenses; 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 the Department of Motor Vehicles 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.

What You Will Do (DDA II)

• Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition, and processing of felony cases assigned.
• Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanors and felony offenses; 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.

Deputy District Attorney I – Qualifications

• Education: Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Experience: No experience required; minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• License: Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing.

Must successfully pass background check.

Deputy District Attorney II – Qualifications

• Education: Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience required.
• License: Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing.

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 (full‑time employees).

Additional Information

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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