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Jefferson County, Colorado · 3 days ago

Appellate Attorney - District Court DDA or Senior DDA

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $156K/yr

8+ years exp

Jefferson County, Colorado is seeking an Appellate Attorney to provide expertise in appeals and post-conviction relief for the First Judicial District Attorney's Office. The role involves handling interlocutory appeals, filing briefs, and providing legal advice while working closely with the Conviction Integrity Unit.

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Responsibilities

Provide expertise in appeals and other post-conviction relief for the First Judicial District Attorney's Office

Handle interlocutory appeals and requests for relief under Appellate Rule 21

File appeals in the Court of Appeals when post conviction relief is granted

Respond to appeals of driver's license revocations on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles

Write and file briefs and other pleadings consistent with these responsibilities

Argue in front of the district or appellate courts on occasion

Provide legal advice to the Victims' Compensation Board

Assist with responses to Criminal Justice Records Act requests

File motions to quash subpoenas

Respond to and attend hearings on post-conviction motions filed in major cases

Work with the Conviction Integrity Unit on cases involving claims of innocence and sentence reconsideration

Review application materials and underlying case materials, provide analysis of merits, and respond to the Governor’s Office as required

Qualification

Legal researchWriting legal briefsPost-conviction motionsJudicial procedureRules of evidenceEmpathyCapacity for fairnessProblem-solvingDecision-makingWork ethic

Required

8 years work related experience

JD Required

Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references

Preferred

Experience in handling appeals and writing legal briefs and handling a trial docket are desired but not required

Knowledge of legal research, investigation methodology, judicial procedure, rules of evidence, methods and practices of pleadings, established precedents, ethical guidelines, professional standards, regulations, and federal, state, and local laws

Benefits

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Substantial paid time off

Generous holiday schedules

Work from home flexibility

Dog-friendly office

Company

Jefferson County, Colorado

A career with Jefferson County offers professional growth, a diverse workforce and the opportunity to participate in a strong tradition of public service.

Founded in 1861

Golden, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees