Deputy District Attorney I or II – Fort Collins (DA 8th JD)

Job Detail

Job ID 20088

Job Description

The District Attorney’s Office seeks an applicant who is already licensed in Colorado for our Deputy District Attorney I or II vacancy. A current Deputy District Attorney I in Colorado may be considered for a DDA II position, please review the job descriptions to understand the difference between and DDA I and II. We are looking for an attorney who is committed to seeking justice and ensuring the safety of our community in an equitable manner. Our primary office is in Fort Collins with our second office in Loveland. Staff are encouraged to take 2 long lunches a week to exercise and enjoy our community which could be running on one of our many local trails, biking (Fort Collins is a Platinum- rated bicycle friendly community with miles of dedicated bike lanes), or enjoying a yoga class in Old Town. Fort Collins is home to more than 20 craft breweries, Colorado State University, and family friendly community events. If you could see yourself fitting into our office and community we hope you apply.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some after-hours work required.

It is REQUIRED that candidates upload a cover letter addressed to Amanda Duhon, Chief Deputy District Attorney.

Responsibilities

Representing the DA’s office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.
Receiving and reviewing summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
Reviewing and examining the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
Determining whether a crime has been committed and assessing the nature of the crime.
Evaluating whether the evidence justifies prosecution.

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

What we’re looking for:

A dependable individual with consistent court attendance and punctuality.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.
In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly in criminal law.
A solid understanding of court procedures and rules of evidence.
A proactive problem-solver capable of using independent judgment in legal matters.

Qualifications

The starting salary for a DDA I in 2026 is $88,406 and the starting salary for a DDA II in 2026 is $97,247.

Deputy District Attorney I
- No experience is required.
- Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
- Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.
Deputy District Attorney II
- Deputy District Attorney II positions are generally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level.
- Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.
- Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.

Available Benefits are online at https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.