Pueblo County Government · 3 weeks ago
Deputy District Attorney III
Pueblo, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expPueblo County Government is seeking a Deputy District Attorney III to perform advanced professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases. The role includes supervising staff, preparing legal documents, advising law enforcement, and mentoring less experienced attorneys.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets
Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned
Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings
Processes/reviews additional reports and filings
Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law
Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office
Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office
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
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school required
Minimum of three years experience required
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
Must successfully pass background check
Benefits
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 Benefits (full-time employees)
Company
Pueblo County Government
Pueblo County is located in Southeastern Colorado and is home to the Pueblo Chile and the Colorado State Fair.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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