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Jefferson County, Colorado · 1 day ago

Appellate Attorney - District Court DDA or Senior DDA

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $184K/yr

8+ years exp

Jefferson County, Colorado is seeking an Appellate Attorney for the District Court Deputy District Attorney (DDA) position. The role involves representing the People of the State of Colorado on felony cases, managing a felony caseload from arrest to trial, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve just outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Represents the People of the State of Colorado in jury trials and other matters occurring in the District Court in Jefferson and Gilpin Counties

Supervises development of felony criminal cases from initial arrest through trial, sentencing, and any post-trial matters, including legal research, professional correspondence, and composition of legal documents including motions, opinions, briefs, and other pleadings as required

Communicates trial readiness and case dispositions with victims, law enforcement partners, district attorney staff, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate the essential trial skills involved in jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examination and closing arguments

Proactively coordinates with law enforcement partners to ensure flow of information and compliance with discovery obligations

Exercises discretion in charging, case dispositions, and sentencing recommendations in a manner that displays fluency in evidence-based practices, safeguards our community, and reduces unequitable treatment of justice-involved individuals

May be assigned to appear in Gilpin County on criminal matters

May be assigned to specialized roles including prosecution of juvenile offenders, problem-solving courts, intake, appeals, economic crimes, or grand jury

Additional duties include approximately one week per year serving as 24-hour on-call legal support to law enforcement and responding to the scenes of active investigations pursuant to office guidance and approximately one instance per year conducting bond hearings on either a Saturday or a Sunday

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

JDFelony prosecutionTrial skillsLegal researchCommunication

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

Benefits

Dental

Medical

Vision insurance

Paid time off

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