Closing Date: 27th November, 2026

Description:

Summary of Position:
The Deputy District Attorney - Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit is a docket district attorney role within the 23rd Judicial District's Special Victims and Domestic Violence Unit responsible for the prosecution and investigation of complex cases involving felony crimes against children, adult sexual assaults, and felony domestic violence. The role requires expert litigation skills, trauma-informed practices, and a commitment to victim-centered justice. Depending on the needs of the office and the interests and experience of the selected candidate, this position may be assigned exclusively to special victims unit cases, exclusively to felony domestic violence cases, or to a blended caseload encompassing both types of cases listed.

Example of Duties:
Key Responsibilities:

Prosecution of SVU and DV Cases:

Lead the prosecution of cases involving child exploitation, sexual offenses, felony domestic violence and physical child abuse from intake through trial, including grand jury proceedings and post-conviction litigation.
Litigate pretrial motions, manage discovery, and present compelling arguments in court.

Investigation and Case Development:

Direct and support complex investigations in collaboration with law enforcement, digital forensic experts, child advocacy professionals, and community partners.
Guide the use of subpoenas, search warrants, forensic interviews, and electronic evidence in building prosecutable cases.
Act in an on-call (after hours) capacity to respond to police inquiries regarding search and seizure, probable cause to arrest, non-testimonial identification items, and related legal issues; and reviews affidavits for probable cause for arrest and search warrants prior to submission to judicial officers.
Assist with the organization of operations specific to investigating human trafficking and child exploitation cases in collaboration with both federal and state law enforcement partners.

Victim Advocacy and Support:

Ensure trauma-informed and culturally competent interaction with victims and survivors throughout the justice process.
Coordinate with victim advocates, child protection agencies, and community partners to support victim needs and safety planning.

Training and Community Engagement:

Train and mentor prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners on domestic violence, crimes against children, sexual assault, and trauma-informed practices.
Participate in local, state, and federal task forces, inter-agency collaborations, and legislative advocacy related to child abuse and human trafficking cases.
Represent the office at public forums, community meetings, and professional conferences as approved by the District Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications:

Required:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Colorado.
Minimum 1 year of prosecutorial experience
Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence.
Ability to effectively apply same in a preliminary hearing/trial setting related to felony offenses.
Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to criminal offenses.
Ability to advocate and/or present legal/factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to persons of highly varying legal, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions
Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.?
Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies' personnel, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
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.

Preferred:

Specialized training or experience in sex crimes, crimes against children, or domestic violence.
2 years prosecutorial experience
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and victim advocacy organizations.
Familiarity and coordination with federal agencies (e.g., FBI, HSI) and local agencies in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties
Experience with courtroom technology and digital evidence presentation.

Core Competencies:

Strong ethical judgment and legal acumen
Excellent oral and written advocacy
Organizational and case management skills
Commitment to victim-centered, justice-driven prosecution

Additional Information:
Work Environment:

Office and courtroom settings, with some travel for investigations, training, and community engagement.
Frequent exposure to sensitive and graphic content related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child exploitation.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your job application:
Resume
Cover Letter

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