Colorado District Attorneys' Council · 9 hours ago
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV – SVU
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expThe Colorado District Attorneys' Council is committed to serving its communities, and they are seeking a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV for the Special Victims Unit (SVU). This role involves prosecuting felony offenses and managing various legal functions, particularly for cases involving vulnerable populations.
Government Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review and file felony charges, including evaluating evidence, determining appropriate charges, preparing filing documents, providing discovery, and ensuring victim notifications
Advise and support law enforcement on criminal law issues, warrant requirements, investigative questions, and case development
Assess defendants and case readiness, including reviewing criminal history, evaluating bond considerations, identifying witnesses, and preparing victims and witnesses for hearings and trial
Represent the prosecution at hearings, including initial advisements, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and arraignments; establish probable cause and manage case scheduling
Manage plea negotiations, prepare plea paperwork, communicate plea offers, and present factual bases for court acceptance
Litigate felony cases at trial, including voir dire, opening statements, direct/cross examinations, objections, evidentiary presentation, jury instructions, and closing arguments
Research, draft, and argue motions and legal briefs for both prosecution-initiated and defense-initiated motions
Provide on-call legal guidance for law enforcement after hours, review and coordinate warrant approvals, and respond to crime scenes when needed
Prepare case-related correspondence, including exculpatory disclosures and requests for additional investigation
Participate in training and community outreach, including attending required CLEs, delivering internal trainings, and presenting to schools or community groups
Qualification
Required
Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado
3 + years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience for Deputy DA I
5+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA II
8+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA III
12+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA IV
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check
Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment
Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
Company
Colorado District Attorneys' Council
We provide centralized prosecution-related services to the district attorneys of Colorado including training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking data and safeguarding, dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies, and other special programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
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