Deputy District Attorney at Breckenridge

IMMEDIATE OPENINGSfor experienced felony trial lawyers. Salary commensurate with experience. Two openings in beautiful Colorado mountain resort area. Both positions are centrally located near Breckenridge. Position I. Eagle County Deputy District AttorneyPosition II.Lake County Deputy District AttorneyDuties:* Prosecutes felony and juvenile cases.* Conducts legal research; analyzes criminal defense positions. * Litigates felony jury trials, prepares felony filings and conducts felony plea negotiations.* Provides guidance and mentoring for county court deputy district attorneys.* Handles Motor Vehicle License Revocation Appeals, Juvenile Delinquency Petitions, and Public Nuisance Actions.* Works closely with victims of crimes to ensure compliance with Colorado Victims Rights Act.* Develops criminal cases by reviewing investigative findings; consulting with law enforcement; consulting with experts; completing discovery process.* Resolves criminal cases by negotiating plea bargain or conducting trials; planning, organizing, and presenting arguments and counter-arguments; engaging expert witnesses; preparing and presenting evidence; preparing and interrogating witnesses; preventing reasonable doubt; presenting closing arguments to jury.* Maintains cost standards by monitoring expenses; recommending cost-saving opportunities.* Updates criminal law job knowledge by tracking case law and the development of legal theories; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.* Accomplishes prosecution goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:Litigation, Legal Administration Skills, Client Confidentiality, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Resolving Conflict, Integrity and Trust, Perspective, Informing, Persistence, Administrative Writing SkillsCandidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.
Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Breckenridge, Company: Office of the District Attorney, 5th Judicial District.