Chief Deputy District Attorney - Elbert County

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following essential job functions and examples of duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive; positions assigned to this class may not perform all of the duties listed.)

• Directs the work activities of assigned unit personnel.  Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics; directs the formulation of plea agreements in unusual or sensitive cases.  Conducts annual performance reviews and makes recommendations with regard to salary adjustments/exceptional performance pay.  Acts as a mentor/coach to improve/refine subordinates' trial skills and legal knowledge.  Monitors division docket calendars to ensure coverage for deputies in trial and to minimize issues surrounding speedy trial. 
• Acts as lead prosecutor on murder and other high profile/complex crimes; confers with the District Attorney and other Chief Deputies on the determination of death penalty cases.
• Dependent upon assignment, may provide statistical data to reflect unit work activities as a basis for personnel and/or materials requests through the budget process.
• Acts as a member of the selection committee to interview and recommend attorney candidates for hire.
• Performs any and all of the duties associated with a District Court Deputy.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. 
• Senior Deputy District Attorney or above required.
  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:  

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.  
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. 
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.