What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney I position at Larimer County?
Our primary office is in Fort Collins, with our second office in Loveland. In our district, we have the Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson rivers, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Staff are encouraged to take 2 long lunches a week to exercise and enjoy our community, which could be running on one of our many local trails, biking (Fort Collins is a Platinum-rated bicycle-friendly community with miles of dedicated bike lanes), or enjoying a yoga class in Old Town. Fort Collins is home to more than 20 craft breweries, Colorado State University, and family-friendly community events.
In addition to great benefits (medical, dental, vision) Larimer County provides a wellness clinic to staff for preventative health screening and coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy. Staff can use clinic leave for these services as well as for massage or acupuncture. In addition to paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, after a probationary period staff may also have work from home options.
If you see yourself fitting into our office and community, we hope you apply.
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some after-hours work required.
It is REQUIRED that candidates upload a cover letter addressed to Amanda Duhon, Chief Deputy District Attorney.
What you'll be doing:
- Representing the DA's office in criminal proceedings, including scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencing.
- Receiving and reviewing summons or tickets filed by arresting officers.
- Reviewing and examining the evidence, including witness statements and physical evidence.
- Determining whether a crime has been committed.
- Assessing the nature of the crime.
- Evaluating whether the evidence justifies prosecution.
To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_District_Attorney_I.
What we're looking for:
- A dependable individual with consistent court attendance and punctuality.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.
- In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly in criminal law.
- A solid understanding of court procedures and rules of evidence.
- A proactive problem-solver capable of using independent judgment in legal matters.
- Current license to practice law in Colorado, or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.
Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Salary : $80,000
