About Our Job
Do you have prosecutorial experience and a passion for pursuing high-level, complex, organized crime cases? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in Denver!
The Denver District Attorney’s office is hiring an Associate Deputy District Attorney (at least 5 years prosecutorial experience required) to join our Organized Crime Unit. Attorneys assigned to the Organized Crime Unit represent the People of the State of Colorado in complex criminal prosecutions, including organized crime, gang-related violence, large-scale drug distribution, racketeering, conspiracy, and coordinated multi-defendant cases. They also provide legal counsel to state and federal law enforcement agencies across the Denver Metro Area and work closely with such investigative partners to target, develop, coordinate, and oversee long-term investigations that lead to case filing and prosecution.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this role is $119,763 - $136,069 based on the selected candidates years of experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location & Schedule
This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.
Who We Are - Mission of the Office of the Denver District Attorney
The mission of the Denver DA’s Office is to protect the community, to seek equal justice for all, and to improve the quality and fairness of criminal justice on behalf of the people of Colorado. We achieve that mission through excellence in our work investigating and prosecuting crime, supporting victims and their families, working with the community to prevent crime, and providing fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.
What You'll Do
This position is collecting applications for this role, however, this is an at will appointed position by the Denver District Attorney, John Walsh.
The DA's Office is an exciting, mission‑driven work environment where attorneys make a significant difference through sustained effort and collaboration. Physical demands include walking, sitting, hearing, handling, lifting items including case files, dockets, exhibits, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs. or more, and driving and safely maintaining a District Attorney fleet vehicle where determined necessary and appropriate by the District Attorney.
As the Associate Deputy District Attorney you will:
Investigate and prosecute organized-crime, gang-related violence, and/or large-scale narcotic distribution cases
Manage complex, multi-defendant prosecutions including conspiracies, organized crime groups, criminal enterprises, large-scale narcotics traffickers, and gangs involved in shootings or violent acts. Responsibilities include charging cases through complaint and information, investigating/indicting cases through grand jury, written motions practice, litigating legal issues, and trying cases before a jury
Demonstrate strong legal competency in complex litigation, motion and trial advocacy, 4th and 5th Amendment law, as well as organized crime, gang prosecution, and narcotics trafficking statutes
Work collaboratively with local, state, and federal law-enforcement partners to cultivate and develop proactive investigations targeting criminal organizations, violent gangs, and major narcotics traffickers
Provide ongoing legal guidance to detectives and agents during active investigations. Advise on target selection, evidence collection techniques, and charging strategies. Review and approve associated search and arrest warrants. Direct…