Deputy District Attorney III

Deputy District Attorney III Pueblo, CO Job Details Full-time $104,208 - $156,312 a year Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Managing legal teams Filing Legal motion preparation Hiring Supervising experience Legal research Mentoring Interviewing Criminal investigation Senior level Overseeing training Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description JOB Performs 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

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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 Benefits (full-time employees)