About Our Job

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $103,977 - $171,562 annually. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location 

Please note, this is an Appointee/Elected position. In this position you can expect to work on site at 370 17th St Ste 5300 Denver, C 80202.

Who We Are

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann.

What You’ll Do 

We are currently seeking an Associate level Deputy District Attorney who can perform professional legal work in the prosecution of cases in Denver County Courts representing the People of the State of Colorado.

The Associate Deputy District Attorney position will be responsible for:

• Maintain a felony caseload, including making appropriate plea offers, litigating motions and preparing cases for trial
• Preparing and conducting motions hearings and trials on misdemeanor and traffic offenses and, when appropriate, serves as co-counsel on felony cases as well
• Reviewing criminal case files including police reports, evidence, witness statements, criminal histories and victim input and determines appropriate plea offers for said cases
• Presenting evidence, argues motions for suppression and other legal motions, conducts jury selection, direct and cross-examination of witnesses and opening and closing arguments in court. Performs research and writing for legal briefs, motions and pleadings
• Assisting victims of crime through the criminal justice system and communicates with victims and witnesses on cases in which they are involved
• Periodically serving on call to provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies and answer immediate questions from the public
• Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney

About You

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will posses some or all the following skills and experience:

• Has three three to six years of experience in District Court

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: 

• Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree
• Experience: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
• License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. 

Similar Job Opportunities

We have other Attorney positions within the District Attorney's Office, if interested we encourage you to apply to our additional positions as well. Please apply as soon as possible.

• R0065226 Deputy District Attorney - https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Downtown-Denver/Deputy-District-Attorney_R0065226
• R0066608 Deputy District Attorney (Juvenile Division) - https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Downtown-Denver/Deputy-District-Attorney--Juvenile-Division----District-Attorney-s-Office_R0066608-1 

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Job Profile

DL1175 Associate Deputy District Attorney

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$103,977.00 - $171,562.00

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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