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Deputy District Attorney III or IV

Attorney @Colorado 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office posted 4 hours ago

• Post Date : April 27, 2026
• Salary: $117,000.00 - $175,000.00 / Annual
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Job Detail

• Job ID 22028
  
  

Job Description

5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Deputy District Attorney – III or IV

Come join us in serving the amazing mountain communities in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Our offices are located in Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek and Lake Counties providing access to world class skiing, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, amazing scenery, and a healthy lifestyle with close proximity to Denver. After 90 days, employees are eligible for our flex benefit program allowing employees to take off alternating Fridays. That’s more time to ski, fish, hike, raft, and camp.

Position

A position for DDA III or IV (5 – 15 years) $115,000 – $175,000 Annually – DOE

Locations

Mountain communities of Eagle and Leadville, Colorado are both accessible to the Vail-Eagle County airport, Denver International Airport, and Denver cultural attractions and sporting events.

Mission & Office

Our mission is to fairly and equitably uphold and enforce the laws of the State of Colorado and to seek justice in all cases. Colorado’s 5th Judicial District is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and is home to nine major ski resorts. The office has a staff of 40 employees including attorneys, investigators and support personnel, who are all passionate about keeping our small mountain communities safe and healthy.

We are dedicated to focusing on work-life balance, on-going classroom and practical training, mentoring, and community engagement. We are looking to enhance our prosecutors’ professional development, and to help them establish expertise in specialized areas of criminal law.

Job Description

Experienced felony level III & IV Deputy District Attorneys are responsible for the criminal prosecution of felony offenses, and must appear in all criminal district court proceedings on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado. These prosecutors provide mentorship to less experienced DDAs, and training to law enforcement and other community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Colorado.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5 – 15 years’ experience handling felony cases.
• Knowledge in any specialized area of criminal law preferred (i.e., violent crimes, white collar crimes, organized crime, sexual assaults, juvenile crimes, appellate matters).
  
  

Duties

• Represent the People in the 5th Judicial District in all district court matters.
• Responsible for management of felony caseload from the filing of charges through disposition, trial, and post-conviction matters.
• Ensure that victims of crime are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have a voice throughout all stages in the criminal justice system.
• Provide mentorship and training to less experienced DDAs.
• Provide legal advice and training to law enforcement.
• Engage in specialty assignments as requested by the District Attorney (i.e., specialty courts, community engagement, POST teaching opportunities, on-call for homicides / officer involved shootings / human trafficking cases.)
  
  

Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain a busy felony caseload.
• Ability to handle extensive research and writing assignments including responding to complex constitutional motions, novel legal issues, and mentoring less experienced DDAs’ research and writing assignments.
• Ability to review and analyze arrest and search warrants from law enforcement.
• Effective interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a high-stress environment, and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, law enforcement, victims, defense counsel, court staff and officials, and the general public.
• Must be committed to protecting the public and working to improve the criminal justice system.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance: Medical / Dental / Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) through Nationwide
• Retirement plan through Nationwide (401a) or PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association)
• Annual Wellness benefit (currently at $550/year)
• Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holiday leave (11 Federal and State holidays per year)
  
  

To Apply

Please Submit:

• Cover letter, indicating your background and interest in prosecution
• Résumé
• References
  
  

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