Deputy District Attorney II, III, IV or V

Compensation Range

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Job Description Summary

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Job Description

Deputy District Attorney II

The Deputy District Attorney II 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.

Deputy District Attorney III

The Deputy District Attorney III performs advanced level professional legal work on a docket of felony cases, including narcotics charges, domestic violence, assault, and many others. This position offers the opportunity to gain practical courtroom and trial experience representing the people of Weld County in felony matters, moving through the Office of the District Attorney as they advance in conducting jury trials of increasingly complex cases. Deputy District Attorney III positions are generally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney II level.

Deputy District Attorney IV

The Deputy District Attorney IV performs advanced level professional legal work on a docket of felony cases, including narcotics charges, domestic violence, assault, and many others. This position functions as lead trial attorney for a wide range of complex felony prosecutions. The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety, and improving the criminal justice system. Deputy District Attorney IV positions are generally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney III level.

Deputy District Attorney V

The Deputy District Attorney V performs advanced level professional legal work on a docket of felony cases, including narcotics charges, domestic violence, assault, and many others. This position functions as lead trial attorney for a wide range of complex felony prosecutions, including first degree murder. The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety, and improving the criminal justice system. Deputy District Attorney V positions are generally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney IV level.

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Required Qualifications

Deputy District Attorney II

Education:
Juris Doctorate

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.

Deputy District Attorney III
Education:
Juris Doctorate

Experience:
One year of practice as a Deputy District Attorney.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.

Deputy District Attorney IV
Education:
Juris Doctorate

Experience:
Four years of practice as a Deputy District Attorney.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.

Deputy District Attorney V
Education:
Juris Doctorate

Experience:
Five years of practice as a Deputy District Attorney.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.

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