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Douglas County Government (CO)
Senior Deputy District Attorney - Economic Crimes and At Risk
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$131,491 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior Deputy District Attorney or Deputy District Attorney to serve as an Economic Crime and At-Risk Prosecutor. The Economic Crime/At-Risk Prosecutor will work directly with and under the supervision of the Organized Crime Unit for the 23rd Judicial District to prosecute financial and white-collar crimes, as well as crimes perpetrated against at-risk adults in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. The District Attorney's Office is seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable them to work with and assist law enforcement from the inception of the investigation, including reviewing and evaluating cases, developing investigation plans, reviewing evidence as it develops, and assisting in obtaining search warrants and the production of records, to combat the unique financial and at-risk crimes in our community. Applicants with skills in the areas of written and oral communication, business practices, accounting procedures, internet technology, data analysis, real estate transactions, trusts and estate documents, and securities transactions are encouraged to apply. The candidate must be comfortable with using good analytical skills to make independent decisions. Candidates must also be devoted to justice, excellence, fairness, and representing the public. The Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can expect to handle cases that include large-scale and pattern theft cases that result in large monetary loss; intricate identity theft and related schemes to defraud, involving money laundering, counterfeit checks and credit cards; real estate fraud involving real estate, business loans, and other investments; securities fraud involving real estate, business loans and other investments; fraud in obtaining public benefits; contractor fraud; violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA); and theft from at-risk adults including theft from elders, disabled-person and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; elder exploitation through the use of undue influence, threats, deception or harassment. In addition, the Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor will provide assistance with, and prosecution with, civil forfeiture actions. The Economic Crime/At-Risk prosecutor can also expect to manage criminal cases that involve crimes of physical abuse and neglect of an at-risk adult. The responsibilities for this position include: Independently prepare and litigate cases in the District Court for the 23rd Judicial District Provide law enforcement agencies with legal advice, including rules of evidence and criminal procedure, to steer the criminal investigation and prosecution Perform quality legal research Draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings Perform other related duties as assigned or requested The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have: Preferred five years of experience as a prosecutor Jury-trial experience in federal, municipal, or state court Ability to immediately step into a courtroom and handle a docket Strong commitment to public service Ability to work in a team environment Strong written and oral advocacy skills Excellent judgment We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following minimum qualifications: