Deputy District Attorney Ii

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Deputy District Attorney II
The candidate performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases. Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned. Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing. Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law. 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. Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required. Attends meetings, classes and trainings as required or requested by supervisor. Encouraged to recommend changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety. Communicates actively, clearly and regularly with supervisor and co-workers on all work-related topics. Understands, observes and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County and Departmental policies, procedures and protocols when performing job duties. Possesses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Pueblo County employees from same or different departments/offices, entities and customers. Effectively manages multiple projects at once. Effectively deals with stressful situations. Easily adapts to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments. Modern office practices and procedures required. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including typewriters, computers, computer software, calculators, printers, copiers, scanners and facsimile machines required. Principles and practices of criminal law and evidence; of rules, regulations and protocols of the various divisions of the District and County courts of the Tenth Judicial District; of the policies and procedures of the Office of the District Attorney required. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in both public and private required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents required. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints required. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style required. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, boards of directors and the courts required. Ability to distinguish when to offer a plea bargain and on what terms or when to dismiss a case required. Ability to prioritize workload and recognize important legal issues and prepare to argue in court and/or advise law enforcement required. Law degree from an accredited law school required. Should have 2 years of prosecution experience. Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required.

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