The District Attorney’s Office for the 8th JD (Larimer and Jackson counties) has an opening for a Senior Deputy District Attorney position in the SVU unit. This position has supervisory responsibilities under the Chief Deputy District Attorney of their division. The vacancy is in SVU, but a Senior could rotate to the District Court or County Court units.

We are looking for an experienced prosecutor reflecting multiple years of felony prosecution experience, ideally with diversity in the areas of practice including experience in SVU. An attorney in a Senior role is expected to exercise significant independent discretion and judgment as well as provide training and supervision to junior attorneys.  A person in this position is expected to be available to staff regularly Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; some evening and weekend hours may be necessary as needed. For new employees to our office, after a 90 day probationary period, 1 day per week of working from home may be available. This is an exempt position and Seniors are expected to be available on-call and go out on a crime scene as needed (day or night) based on the on-call schedule (which rotates). This person will report to Kim Bubka, Chief Deputy District Attorney of the SVU unit.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provides training, supervision, and review to less experienced Deputy District Attorneys in the SVU unit.
• Backs-up and assists regularly assigned on-call Deputy District Attorneys.
• May receive 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.
• Prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research; prepares reports and develops recommendations related to the District Attorney’s Office policies, procedures and operations.
• Represents the office in felony level criminal proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings.
• Functions as lead trial attorney for a wide range of criminal matters, focusing on complex felony prosecutions and assisting less experienced Deputy District Attorneys on other cases.

To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_District_Attorney_Senior.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong legal skills and demonstrated legal ability.
• Experience supervising and training legal or professional staff.
• Background working with victims of serious crimes, including children.
• Ability to review explicit evidence and make sound legal decisions based on the material.

 

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position. 

• Senior Deputy District Attorney positions are generally filled by advancement of a Deputy District Attorney IV or similarly qualified candidate.
• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado.

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
•  TIAA Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County’s Benefits.  https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits