About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $82,540 - $136,191 annually. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: <ul> <li> A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service </li> <li> 457B Retirement Plan </li> <li> 132 hours of PTO earned within first year </li> <li> 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday </li> <li> Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city </li> <li> Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed) </li> <li> Free RTD Eco Pass </li> <li> Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date </li> </ul> Who We Are The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann. Location Please note, this is an Appointee/Elected position. In this position you can expect to work on site at Wellington Webb Municipal Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202. What You’ll Do We are currently seeking an entry level Deputy District Attorney who can perform professional legal work in the prosecution of cases in Denver County Courts representing the People of the State of Colorado. Entry level attorneys move through the office as they advance to representing the People in Juvenile and Denver District Court. The Deputy District Attorney position will be responsible for: <ul> <li> Preparing and conducting motions hearings and trials on misdemeanor and traffic offenses and, when appropriate, serves as co-counsel on felony cases as well </li> <li> Reviewing criminal case files including police reports, evidence, witness statements, criminal histories and victim input and determines appropriate plea offers for said cases </li> <li> Presenting evidence, argues motions for suppression and other legal motions, conducts jury selection, direct and cross-examination of witnesses and opening and closing arguments in court. Performs research and writing for legal briefs, motions and pleadings </li> <li> Assisting victims of crime through the criminal justice system and communicates with victims and witnesses on cases in which they are involved </li> <li> Periodically serving on call to provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies and answer immediate questions from the public </li> <li> Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney </li> </ul> About You What You’ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: <ul> <li> Commitment to protecting the public and working to improve the criminal justice system </li> <li> Ability to review criminal case files, prepare said files for trial, and conduct trials </li> <li> Ability to prepare for and effectively manage a heavy caseload including reviewing each case prior to court and being prepared to facilitate disposition of cases </li> <li> Skill in researching and drafting legal pleadings necessary for the successful prosecution of cases </li> <li> Strong critical thinking and writing skills </li> <li> Ability to think on one’s feet in a high stress environment </li> <li> Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing </li> <li> Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet statutory deadlines </li> <li> Proficiency in current computer case management software programs </li> <li> Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, court officials, law enforcement, the public and other government agencies </li> </ul> Required Minimum Qualifications <ul> <li> Education Requirement: Graduation from a college of law with attainment of a J.D. Degree </li> <li> Experience Requirement: None </li> <li> Education/Experience Equivalency: None </li> <li> Licensure: Admission by the Supreme Court of Colorado to practice law in the State of Colorado at the time of appointment </li> </ul> Application Deadline Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile DL1178 Deputy District Attorney To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $82,540.00 - $136,191.00 Starting Pay $91,909/ Based on experience and education Agency District Attorney The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.