Deputy District Attorney - County Court

Job Overview

Title : Deputy District Attorney – County Court

Location : Centennial, CO

Salary : $68,071.12 – $108,736.16 annually (depends on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type : Full-time

Responsibilities

• Intake and prosecute motor vehicle, misdemeanor, and petty offense violations in the 18th Judicial District.
• Manage a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases, including initial and ongoing case review.
• Ensure case information is properly available to the defense and follows provability standards.
• Coordinate with law-enforcement agencies, negotiate with defense counsel, and meet with witnesses and victims.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct trial advocacy, and respond to defense objections and court rulings.

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

React appropriately in court to defense objections, motions, and witness presentations.

Proficiency with software programs applicable to case management and trial support.

Maintain professional relationships with superiors, colleagues, defense attorneys, pro-se defendants, victims, witnesses, judges, court staff, law-enforcement agencies, media, and the public.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

Graduated from law school as required by Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Work Environment

Work is split between a standard office environment, attendance at court, response to crime scenes, and meetings inside and outside the office with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses.

Physical Demands

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the law. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

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