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Deputy District Attorney III

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Pueblo County

Remote

$130,260 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

P erforms advanced professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.
COMPENSATION
(while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)
DDA III:
$104,208 - 156,312/annually ( budgeted starting salary = $117,000 /year )
  • This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at the DDA III level depending upon qualifications and experience
  • Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities.
Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets. Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned. Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings. Processes/reviews additional reports and filings. Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law. Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office. Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office. 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.
EDUCATION
Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three years experience required
LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
  • Must successfully pass background check
  • 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)