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Pueblo County Government · 1 day ago

Deputy District Attorney

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Pueblo County Government is seeking a Deputy District Attorney to perform professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court. The role involves ensuring orderly prosecution, preparing and trying cases, conferring with law enforcement and defense attorneys, and representing the Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals.

Government Administration

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

Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required

Attends meetings, classes and trainings as required or requested by supervisor

Encouraged to recommend changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety

Communicates actively, clearly and regularly with supervisor and co-workers on all work-related topics

Understands, observes and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County and Departmental policies, procedures and protocols when performing job duties

Possesses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Pueblo County employees from same or different departments/offices, entities and customers

Effectively manages multiple projects at once

Effectively deals with stressful situations

Easily adapts to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLaw degreeProsecution experienceStress managementOral communicationWritten communicationAdaptabilityProject managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Law degree from an accredited law school required

Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado and must be in good standing

Must successfully pass background check

Possesses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Pueblo County employees from same or different departments/offices, entities and customers

Effectively manages multiple projects at once

Effectively deals with stressful situations

Easily adapts to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments