Pueblo County Government is seeking a Deputy District Attorney for either entry-level or journey-level legal work. The role involves preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in court, ensuring orderly prosecution and advising law enforcement and the public on legal matters.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Law degree from an accredited law school required
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
- Must successfully pass background check
- Minimum of two years experience required (for DDA II)
- No experience required (for DDA I)
- Minimum of one year experience preferred (for DDA I)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
- Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
- County Retirement Program
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Truly inclusive and diverse environment
- Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
- May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefit s (full-time employees)
Company Overview
Pueblo County is located in Southeastern Colorado and is home to the Pueblo Chile and the Colorado State Fair. It was founded in 1861, and is headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://county.pueblo.org/.