Deputy District Attorney I or II

POSITION SUMMARYDDA I:Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.DDA II:Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.COMPENSATION:(while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)* DDA I : $71,160 - 106,740/annually (budgeted starting salary = $86,000/year)* DDA II: $86,112 - 129,168/annually (budgeted starting salary = $101,000/year)This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at either the DDA I or DDA II level depending upon qualifications and experienceWHAT YOU WILL DODDA I: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.DDA II: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.WHAT YOU HAVEDEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IEDUCATION:* Law degree from an accredited law school requiredEXPERIENCE:* No experience required* Minimum of one year experience preferredLICENSE:* Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required* Must successfully pass background check~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IIEDUCATION:* Law degree from an accredited law school requiredEXPERIENCE:* Minimum of two years experience requiredLICENSE:* Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required* Must successfully pass background checkWHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERSComprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employeesGenerous Vacation and Sick Leave AccrualRemote & Hybrid working opportunitiesCounty Retirement ProgramAutonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadershipTruly inclusive and diverse environmentFitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)