- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Candidate must pass a background check.
- 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.
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Deputy District Attorney II - Greeley, United States - Weld County, CO
Description
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that provides a Career Pathway and the opportunity to work with a Winning Team?We want YOU to Join Our Team and partner and learn from the best
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.
The starting pay is $88,768 - $112,448 annually plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting). The position will normally start at $88,768 annually.
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.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Must submit a cover letter AND resume in order to be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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%):
Appear in Court (40%):
Provide Legal Counsel (10%):
Other Duties as Assigned (10%):
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
COMPUTER USE (5.5 to 8 hours/day) - Utilize office equipment such as laptop or desktop computers to engage in business activities and communication.
WALKING (2.5 to 5.5 hours/day) - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
HANDLING (2.5 to 5.5 hours/day) - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
TALKING (Not Limited) - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
HEARING (Not Limited) - Perceiving the nature of sounds.Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on running engines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard work hours for this position are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM almost exclusively in an office or courtroom environment.
