Hybrid Deputy District Attorney I or II at Pueblo County, CO
Pueblo County, CO · Pueblo, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Pueblo
About the Department
DDA I:
Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.
DDA II:
Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.
COMPENSATION: (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)
- 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)
****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at either the DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experience****
Position Duties
DDA I:
- Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
- Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; 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 Department of Motor Vehicle 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.
DDA II:
- Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned.
- Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; 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.
Minimum Qualifications
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
EDUCATION:- Law degree from an accredited law school required
- No experience required
- Minimum of one year experience preferred
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
EDUCATION:
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
- Minimum of two years experience required
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
Other Qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• 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)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit Apply Now
