What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney I position at Weld County, CO?
Compensation Range
$91,457.60 - $115,856.00
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Job Description Summary
The Deputy District Attorney I is an entry level position which performs professional legal work on a significant docket of misdemeanor and traffic cases including DUIs, domestic violence, assault, and careless driving cases. This position offers the opportunity for new attorneys to gain practical courtroom and trial experience representing the people of Weld County immediately upon employment. Entry level attorneys are provided the opportunity to move through the Office of the District Attorney as they advance in representing the People of Weld County.
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Job Description
The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Case Review, Research, and Trial Preparation (40%):
- Review criminal case files including police reports, evidence, witness statements, criminal histories and victim input to determine appropriate plea offers for said cases.
- Prepare for jury trials on misdemeanor and traffic offenses; assist in preparation and presentation of felony cases as applicable.
- Represent the People of Weld County in evidentiary hearings.
- Receive and review summons, or tickets filed by arresting officers.
- Review and examine the evidence, witness statements, determine whether a crime has been committed, the nature of the crime, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution.
- Prepare briefs and legal opinions; conduct legal research; prepare reports and develop recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures, and operations.
Appear in Court (40%):
- Conduct jury trials on behalf of the people of Weld County in misdemeanor cases and, when appropriate, serve as co-counsel on felony cases.
- Present evidence, argue motions of suppression and other technical legal motions, conduct jury selection, cross-examination of witnesses and opening and closing arguments in open court.
- Attend arraignments and pre-trial conferences in assigned areas. (Cut from above section)
- Represent the County in criminal *proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, motions, sentencings, and probation revocation hearings.
Provide Legal Counsel (10%):
- Render legal advice to law enforcement agencies.
- Assist citizens on the phone or as walk-in community members and answer immediate questions from the public.
- Assist victims of crime through the criminal justice system and communicate with victims and witnesses on cases in which they are involved.
Other Duties as Assigned (10%):
- Follow policies and procedures in the Weld County District Attorney’s Office Policy Manual and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
- Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.
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Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Candidate must pass a background check.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, OR;
- Can practice under the Student Practice Act, OR;
- Practice pending admission to the Colorado Bar.
This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $91,458 - $115,856
