The District Attorney’s Office in the 8th JD is dedicated to serving justice and upholding the law with integrity, fairness, and compassion. Our Special Victims Unit (SVU) is specifically tasked with handling cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes against vulnerable populations. We are committed to providing support and advocacy for victims while diligently pursuing justice on their behalf. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate prosecutor to join our Special Victims Unit (SVU) as a Deputy District Attorney III. The SVU Prosecutor will be responsible for managing and prosecuting cases involving sexual offenses, child abuse, and other sensitive crimes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting victims, possess exceptional legal skills, and exhibit the ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement, social services, and community organizations. The position closes Sept. 9, 2024. The hiring range is $103,000 – $118,000, with a full range that goes up to and may exceed $139,000.

Our primary office is in Fort Collins with our second office in Loveland. In our district, we have Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson rivers, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Staff are encouraged to take 2 long lunches a week to exercise and enjoy our community which could include 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. Our staff has recently won awards for innovations to improve efficiencies and forward-thinking projects.

In addition to our benefits (listed below) Larimer County provides a wellness clinic to staff for preventative health screening, coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy. Staff can use clinic leave for these services as well as for massage or acupuncture. Along with paid holidays, sick, and vacation leave, after a probationary period, staff may also have work from home options. We value the wellbeing of our staff and have a resiliency program with 23 clinicians who are readily available to all employees (appointments available as soon as the next day) plus we have trained peer support specialists in our office for anyone who needs to decompress.

If you could see yourself fitting into our office and community, we hope you apply.

For those applying from outside of Colorado, an offer from the District Attorney’s Office may include a moving stipend and/or costs of applying to join the Colorado bar.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressed to Kim Bubka, Chief Deputy District Attorney. 

To view the full job description, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colarimerco/jobs/4624367/special-victims-unit-attorney-dda-iii-or-iv

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have multiple years of prosecution experience.
• Handle all felony level sexual offenses and prosecution of cases involving fatal child abuse and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.
• Function at an advanced skill level.
• Have prior experience handling felony level matters.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Deputy District Attorney III positions are generally filled by advancement of a Deputy District Attorney II or similarly qualified candidate.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.

Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County’s Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.