Deputy District Attorney I or II
Attorney @Colorado 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office posted 3 weeks agoJob Detail
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Job ID 15880
Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY
- DDA I:
Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.DDA II:
Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.COMPENSATION:Â (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)
- DDA I :  $71,160 – 106,740/annually (budgeted starting salary = $86,000/year)
- DDA II:  $86,112 – 129,168/annually (budgeted starting salary = $101,000/year)
Â****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney’s Office at either the DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experience****Â -
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- DDA I:
- Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
- Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
- Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
- Confers with defense attorneys.
- Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
- Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
- Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
- Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
- Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
DDA II:
- Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned.
- Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
- Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
- Confers with defense attorneys.
- Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
- Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
- Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
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WHAT YOU HAVE
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
EDUCATION:
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
- No experience required
- Minimum of one year experience preferred
LICENSE:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
EDUCATION:
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two years experience required
LICENSE:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check