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)

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