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Larimer County · 2 days ago

Deputy District Attorney III or IV

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $123K/yr

3+ years exp

Larimer County is seeking an experienced attorney for the Deputy District Attorney III or IV position. The role involves handling district court cases, conducting legal research, and representing the County in felony-level criminal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Receives and reviews felony case filing materials, including examining the evidence, witness statements, the nature of the crime, and whether the evidence justifies continued prosecution; and makes independent filing decisions

Conducts legal research; prepares reports and develops recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures and operations

Represents the County in felony-level criminal calendar proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings

Serves as prosecuting attorney for jury and court trials

Qualification

Criminal prosecution experienceLicense to practice lawJuris Doctorate degreeCriminal proceduresJudgmentCase strategyCourtroom practice

Required

Three years of experience in criminal prosecution, with demonstrated experience handling felony cases

Current license to practice law in Colorado or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required

Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required

Preferred

An experienced prosecutor interested in a Deputy District Attorney III position

Demonstrated experience prosecuting felony-level criminal cases

Ability to work at an advanced skill level with significant independent discretion and sound judgment

Strong understanding of criminal procedures, case strategy, and courtroom practice

For Deputy District Attorney IV consideration: at least five years of felony prosecution experience in Colorado

DDA I and II attorneys may be considered, or those with criminal defense experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Company

Larimer County

Larimer County government serves all residents and businesses through stewardship of numerous community resources, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, planning services, transparent public records, human and economic health initiatives and broad community-wide public safety services.

Founded in 1891

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees