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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Deputy District Attorney I or II

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $107K/yr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is hiring for the position of Deputy District Attorney I or II in Pueblo County. This role involves preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases in court, providing legal counsel, and ensuring the orderly processing of cases.

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Responsibilities

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

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