NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Deputy District Attorney - Juvenile
Castle Rock, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$99K/yr - $148K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy District Attorney specializing in juvenile matters to file and prosecute juvenile delinquency petitions and felony criminal cases. The role involves reviewing cases, advocating in court, and engaging with community groups regarding the juvenile justice system.
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Responsibilities
Receives and reviews for investigation, or disposition (including trial) felony and misdemeanor juvenile delinquency petitions and felony criminal juvenile direct file cases submitted by local police agencies; analyzes supplementary case documentation to assess sufficiency of the evidence of the delinquent act initially charged and/or mitigating factors/lack of evidence to support a dismissal; determines formal charges and directs the preparation of applicable documents required for filing with the court. Ensures that defense attorneys are provided discovery and notifies victim(s) in compliance with victim rights laws. Upon direction from supervisor, media director/PIO, or the District Attorney, responds to inquiries from the general public and law enforcement on a variety of issues related to the juvenile justice system. e.g. search and seizure, statutory elements of crimes, affidavits for search/arrest warrants, etc
Reviews juvenile's delinquency history and all factors relating to their ties to the community, home/family situation, custody issues and mental health status; appears at all detention hearings and initial advisement(s) for the filing of charges and/or to advocate the setting of bond and/or to set a date for preliminary hearing or any future settings
Reviews case facts and supporting documentation to prepare for various hearings and trials; engages in plea discussions with victims, police, and defense attorneys; interviews or directs the interviewing of subpoenaed witnesses in preparation for their testimony; conducts examinations of witnesses to establish varying burdens of proof at different hearings/trials
At trial and other hearings, presents and advocates prosecution case; interviews witnesses; as applicable, conducts voir dire of jury; prepares and presents opening statement and closing argument to finder of fact; conducts examinations of witnesses; offers legal objections as necessary; advocates prosecution position and creates record to preserve and mitigate appellate issues; prepares and argues for appropriate legal jury instructions
Researches and responds to a wide variety of defense motions, e.g. suppression of statements/evidence, motions in limine, request for sanctions for violation of procedural rules, etc. Researches, prepares, and presents motions on behalf of the people, e.g. amend charges, add charges, 404(b) similar transactions, child hearsay, motions in limine, etc. Researches, prepares, and presents briefs to the Court advocating the People's position regarding legal issues raised during motions practice
Prepares correspondence in instances where out of court communication requires documentation, e.g. advising defense of exculpatory evidence, requests to filing detective for further investigation, or other communication relating to the attorney’s legal and ethical obligations
Attends regular training meetings; may prepare and present lectures to other attorneys on legal issues related to juvenile/direct file prosecution. Responsible for earning required CLE credits to maintain good legal standing
After approval from supervisor, Assistant District Attorney, or District Attorney, makes presentations to schools and community groups to explain the functional aspects of the juvenile justice system and/or current issues related to juvenile matters, and serves on various interagency boards and/or attends meetings to represent the District Attorney regarding juvenile issues
Qualification
Required
Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure
One (1) year at the Deputy District Attorney - County Court level (or related equivalent governmental criminal prosecution, or other professional, experience)
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado
Attainment of an overall performance rating of 'meets standard' or above as a county court attorney
Attainment of a rating of 'meets standard' or above in criteria established for promotion to district court
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance
Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
10 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
9 hours of paid vacation per month
8 hours of paid sick time per month
Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee
Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee
Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee training
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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