Deputy District Attorney I/ii/iii/iv - Appeals

Arapahoe County government

Centennial, CO, US
Base: $84,565.00 - $179,796.24; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Post-trial motions handling
Colorado court of appeals experience
Legal brief research and writing
Arapahoe County government is seeking experienced legal professionals for the position of Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV - Appeals, focusing on handling post-trial motions and appeals. The role requires a law degree and varying levels of litigation experience, with compensation ranging based on experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves handling post-trial motions and appeals from County Court to District Court as well as higher state courts.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and possess specific years of litigation experience based on the level applied for.
  • The position requires conducting appellate oral arguments and providing legal support to trial deputies on various criminal matters.

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Arapahoe County government is seeking experienced legal professionals for the position of Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV - Appeals, focusing on handling post-trial motions and appeals. The role requires a law degree and varying levels of litigation experience, with compensation ranging based on experience.

Salary

Base: $84,565.00 - $179,796.24; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-trial motions handling
  • Colorado Court of Appeals experience
  • Legal brief research and writing
  • Oral argument presentation skills
  • Misdemeanor and felony appeal knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with domestic violence cases
  • Knowledge of certiorari procedures
  • Collaboration with trial deputies
  • Criminal justice records request expertise

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from law school under Rule 205.1
  • Licensed to practice law in Colorado
  • 3+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA I
  • 5+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA II
  • 8+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA III
  • 12+ years litigation experience for Deputy DA IV
  • Recent writing sample submission required

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