Deputy District Attorney Domestic Violence Job at Colorado District Attorneys' Council, Denver, CO

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  • Colorado District Attorneys' Council
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Deputy District Attorney Domestic Violence

Job posted 19 December 2025. Salary: $82,365$175,120 per year. Location: 3600 S. Yosemite St., Suite 200, Denver, CO. Eligible applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Job Description

The Deputy District Attorney performs a variety of professional legal and docket management functions to intake and prosecute felony offenses in the 18th Judicial District. NOTE: this position is to be hired as a DDA Domestic Violence (DV) I/II/III/IV commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities


  • Handle felony docket and first chair cases as per level (I: F4s and below; II: F2s and below; III: F2s and below plus occasional F1; IV: all class?1 felonies).
  • Advocate, present legal/factual scenarios, and conduct trial proceedings.
  • Effectively manage case dispositions balancing victim, state, and defendants interests.
  • React quickly to court proceedings, objections, motions, and rulings.
  • Write succinct, well?reasoned opinions and reports.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co?workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies, and the public.


Qualifications
  • Graduation from law school in compliance with Rule?205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
  • 312+ years of litigation experience (see level requirements below).
  • Considerable to extensive knowledge of criminal procedure, rules of evidence, state statutes, and substantive case law related to felony offenses.
  • Ability to effectively process and dispose of felony criminal case filings, assess case strengths/weaknesses, and make ethical dispositions within agency policies.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.


Experience Levels & Salary Ranges
  • Deputy DA?I 3+ years litigation experience or 1 year County Court (misdemeanor) Deputy DA experience; Salary $82,365.66$131,570.14.
  • Deputy DA?II 5+ years litigation experience; Salary $90,602.20$144,728.22.
  • Deputy DA?III 8+ years litigation experience; Salary $99,662.42$159,200.60.
  • Deputy DA?IV 12+ years litigation experience; Salary $109,628.22$175,120.14.


Pre?Employment Additional Requirements
  • Must successfully pass pre?employment testing including an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
  • Possession of a valid Class R Colorado Drivers License or ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
  • Security clearance required: fingerprinting and Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.



How to Apply

Apply online through the Colorado District Attorneys Council portal. Click the Apply for the job link and submit your resume (max?5?MB) and cover letter (max?1?MB).

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