****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney's Office at the DDA III level depending upon qualifications and experience****
What You Will Do
Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.
Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned.
Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings.
Processes/reviews additional reports and filings.
Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office.
Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office.
Confers with defense attorneys.
Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Education
WHAT YOU HAVE
Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years experience required
LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check
What Pueblo County Offers
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefit s (full-time employees)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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