County Court Deputy District Attorney

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

02/28/26

Division:

District Attorney Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

As a Deputy District Attorney with the First Judicial District Attorney's Office, you will advocate on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado with an eye toward just outcomes that are grounded in evidence-based decision making and safeguarding our community, while reducing unequal treatment of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $91,500.00 to $106,000.00 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Managing a county court docket, developing trial skills, and representing the Office of the District Attorney.
• Working collaboratively with office and court staff; meeting with victims, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
• Assisting in the preparation of briefs, opinions, motions, and pleadings as well as other legal documents and routine correspondence; conducts legal research as required.
• Demonstrating the essential trial skills involved in jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments.
• Exercising discretion for appropriate charging, disposition of cases, and sentencing recommendations. An ideal candidate will evaluate cases holistically to determine the best outcome for all parties.
• Attending various trainings on the role of a prosecutor, understanding various diversion and treatment options, and other restorative justice programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD is required.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Qualified applicants will be licensed attorneys or law school graduates eligible for admission to the Colorado bar. Upon hire, must gain admission to the Colorado bar and remain licensed to practice law in Colorado. Additional duties include serving as 24-hour on-call legal support to law enforcement and responding to the scenes of major traffic incidents.

At the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, we are committed to seeking fair and just outcomes for all members of our community through ethical prosecution and alternative resolutions. We work collaboratively with law enforcement to ensure those who victimize our most vulnerable members of society are held accountable. Our prosecution teams work collaboratively to support victims and ensure their voice is heard throughout the criminal legal system process. Our office is a nationally recognized leader in data transparency and data-driven practices in prosecution. We leverage tech