Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV – Appeals **$7500 Sign On Incentive**
Attorney @Colorado 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office posted 1 week agoJob Detail
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Job ID 22993
Job Description
The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.
*** $7500.00 signing incentive for new employees hired into this position!*** All sign-on bonuses will be paid in 3 payments over the first year of employment with the County: 1/3 on first paycheck, 1/3 at the completion of 6 months and 1/3 at the completion of 12 months. If the employee does not finish the year OR they move to a different position, they will forfeit the remaining payments. This incentive is for new County employees hired into this position; current Arapahoe County employees are not eligible.
NOTE: While this position may be eligible for career progression, the county anticipates hiring this position as a Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV – Appeals commensurate with experience.
NOTE: Education and Experience Requirement for all levels I/II/III/IV are:
• 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
Additional requirements and salary range for each level below are:
Deputy DA II
• 5+ years litigation experience.
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA II is $93,021.24 – $148,592.08
Deputy DA III
• 8+ years litigation experience.
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA III is $102,323.00 – $163,451.08
Deputy DA IV
• 12+ years litigation experience
• The full salary range for the Deputy DA IV is $112,555.04 – $179,796.24
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Deputy District Attorney – Appeals serves as an appellate advocate in criminal appeals before the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the District Court of Arapahoe County. Also provides legal support for trial deputies and serves as a training resource and legal expert.
DUTIES:
- In the Colorado Supreme Court, prosecutes certiorari appeals under C.A.R. 49-54, original proceedings under C.A.R. 21, and interlocutory appeals of suppression rulings under C.A.R. 4.1.
- In the Colorado Court of Appeals, prosecutes state-initiated appeals and cross-appeals of pretrial, trial, and sentencing issues under C.A.R. 4 and C.A.R. 4.1.
- In the District Court of Arapahoe County, responds to defense-initiated appeals of misdemeanor convictions and prosecutes state-initiated appeals of suppression rulings under Crim. P. 37 and Crim. P. 37.1.
- Performs extensive legal research, writes appellate briefs and conducts appellate oral arguments.
- Provides support to trial deputies, including legal research, motion analysis, trial strategy, and guidance on post-conviction motions.
- Develops strategy and crafts legal arguments on cutting-edge constitutional, statutory, and procedural issues.
- Assists in drafting proposed legislation and amendments to the rules of criminal procedure.
- Serves as a legal expert and training resource for prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.
- Provide assistance in postconviction matters including briefs related to Crim. P. 35(c) claims, responding to petitions for clemency and/ or pardon, Forensic Science Integrity Act responses.
- In major cases may provide in court legal support for trial attorneys on complex motions or instructional issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence; ability to effectively apply same in a courtroom setting related to felony offenses. Considerable knowledge of state statutes and substantive case law related to felony and misdemeanor offenses. Ability to advocate and/or present legal/factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to persons of highly varying legal, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively advocate criminal case issues while maintaining a balance of equal justice between victims, the People of the State of Colorado, and affected defendants; ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical outcomes that are consistent with the goals of the District Attorney.
- Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense arguments and court inquiries. Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies’ personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity
Education and Experience:
- 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
- 5+ years litigation experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 5 + years Criminal Deputy DA litigation experience or Assistant Attorney General experience preferred.
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
- 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.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.