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Adams County Government · 1 month ago

Deputy District Attorney (DDA II) - County Court

Brighton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Adams County Government is dedicated to seeking justice for crime victims through ethical prosecution. The Deputy District Attorney will handle misdemeanor and traffic cases, conducting jury trials and legal research while representing the State of Colorado in court proceedings.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares and conducts jury trials on misdemeanor and traffic offenses and, when appropriate, serves as co-counsel on felony cases as well

Reviews criminal case files including police reports, evidence, witness statements, criminal histories and victim input and determines appropriate plea offers for said cases

Presents evidence, argues motions of suppression and other technical legal motions, conducts jury selection, cross-examination of witnesses and opening and closing arguments in open court

Performs legal research and legal writing for legal briefs, motions and pleadings

Assists victims of crime through the criminal justice system and communicates with victims and witnesses on cases in which they are involved

Periodically serves on call to provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies and answer immediate questions from the public

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawColorado criminal lawLegal research skillsCourtroom presentation skillsLegal writing skillsManage caseloadVictims' Rights complianceTeam collaborationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License

Must pass a criminal background check

Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado

Knowledge of Colorado criminal case law statutes and relevant case law

Commitment to protecting the public and making the criminal justice system better

Commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment

Responsible for reviewing criminal case files and preparing said files for trial

Ability to prepare for and effectively manage a heavy caseload including reviewing each case prior to court and being prepared to facilitate disposition of cases

Skill in researching and drafting legal pleadings necessary for the successful prosecution of cases

Ability to effectively prepare for and conduct court and jury trials

Ability to comply with all Victims' Rights mandates, to include victim notification and/or consultation at all critical stages of a case

Strong critical thinking skills, writing skills, and ability to think on one's feet in a high stress environment

Skill in courtroom presentation

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet statutory deadlines

Ability to learn and utilize computer case management software programs

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, court officials, law enforcement, the public and other government agencies