What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Auto Theft Deputy District Attorney (DDA III or IV) position at Larimer County?
Overview
The District Attorney’s Office for the 8th Judicial District is seeking a dedicated Deputy District Attorney to lead the prosecution of cases involving motor vehicle theft and other major cases, including violent and organized crime, that involve stolen vehicles. These specialized positions will focus exclusively on auto theft related crimes, working closely with law enforcement agencies, victims, and other prosecutors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of criminal law, particularly in the area of property crimes, and have a passion for public safety. These employees will work for the District Attorney Office in the 8th Judicial District, but will also work with the District Attorneys in the 13th District (Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedwick, Washington, Yuma, and Kit Carson counties), 14th District (Grand, Moffat, and Route counties), and 19th District (Weld County). These are grant funded positions through a partnership with the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. It is anticipated the employees in these positions will be traveling to the various districts to prosecute their auto theft cases from initial investigation through trial and sentencing. These staff will work closely with the various law enforcement agencies, task forces, and other investigative units to gather evidence, build cases, and support ongoing investigations. In addition, part of the grant funding is tied to these employees providing training to law enforcement and prosecutors on legal standards related to auto theft, and stay updated on current laws and court rulings affecting auto theft prosecution.
The District Attorney's primary office is in Fort Collins with our second office in Loveland. In our district we have 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. Our staff have recently won awards for innovations to improve efficiencies and forward-thinking projects. 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. We value the wellbeing of our staff and have a resiliency program with 13 clinicians who are readily available to all employees (appointments available as soon as the next day) plus we have trained peer support specialists in our office for anyone who needs to decompress. If you could see yourself fitting into our office and community we hope you apply.
Attorneys in this position can expect a regular Mon-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. schedule with some periodic evening and weekend work when required.
This is a grant funded position through June 2025. The grant may be extended past that time.
Please include a resume and a cover letter addressed to Brian Hardouin, Chief Deputy District Attorney.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Supplemental Information
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.
The District Attorney’s Office for the 8th Judicial District is seeking a dedicated Deputy District Attorney to lead the prosecution of cases involving motor vehicle theft and other major cases, including violent and organized crime, that involve stolen vehicles. These specialized positions will focus exclusively on auto theft related crimes, working closely with law enforcement agencies, victims, and other prosecutors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of criminal law, particularly in the area of property crimes, and have a passion for public safety. These employees will work for the District Attorney Office in the 8th Judicial District, but will also work with the District Attorneys in the 13th District (Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedwick, Washington, Yuma, and Kit Carson counties), 14th District (Grand, Moffat, and Route counties), and 19th District (Weld County). These are grant funded positions through a partnership with the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. It is anticipated the employees in these positions will be traveling to the various districts to prosecute their auto theft cases from initial investigation through trial and sentencing. These staff will work closely with the various law enforcement agencies, task forces, and other investigative units to gather evidence, build cases, and support ongoing investigations. In addition, part of the grant funding is tied to these employees providing training to law enforcement and prosecutors on legal standards related to auto theft, and stay updated on current laws and court rulings affecting auto theft prosecution.
The District Attorney's primary office is in Fort Collins with our second office in Loveland. In our district we have 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. Our staff have recently won awards for innovations to improve efficiencies and forward-thinking projects. 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. We value the wellbeing of our staff and have a resiliency program with 13 clinicians who are readily available to all employees (appointments available as soon as the next day) plus we have trained peer support specialists in our office for anyone who needs to decompress. If you could see yourself fitting into our office and community we hope you apply.
Attorneys in this position can expect a regular Mon-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. schedule with some periodic evening and weekend work when required.
This is a grant funded position through June 2025. The grant may be extended past that time.
Please include a resume and a cover letter addressed to Brian Hardouin, Chief Deputy District Attorney.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Receives and reviews felony case filing materials, including examining the evidence, witness statements, the nature of the crime, and whether the evidence justifies continued prosecution; and makes independent filing decisions.
- Conducts legal research; prepares reports and develops recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures and operations.
- Represents the County in felony-level criminal calendar proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings.
- Serves as prosecuting attorney for jury and court trials.
What We're Looking For
- The District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney to apply for a Deputy District Attorney III position. An experienced prosecutor with multiple years of prosecution experience will be best suited for this position.
- A Deputy District Attorney III is generally responsible for prosecuting all felony criminal matters. An attorney in a Deputy District Attorney III role is expected to function at an advanced skill level and exercise significant independent discretion and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of handling felony level matters.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Three years of experience in criminal prosecution, with demonstrated experience handling felony cases.
- Current license to practice law in Colorado or obtain it within two (2) months of hire required.
- DDA I and II attorneys may be considered, or those with criminal defense experience.
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
