About Our Job Who We Are The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected salary range salary for these position vary from, $101,000.00 - $119,000.00, based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 132 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city Care Bank 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed) Free RTD Eco Pass Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. What You'll Do As the Deputy District Attorney duties will include: Managing a Domestic Violence docket within the Domestic Violence Unit and meeting with survivors and family members Appearing in court on assigned docket days, partnering with community agencies, the Denver Police Department, and other criminal justice agencies to successfully serve survivors and build criminal cases Assisting victims of domestic violence and their families through the criminal justice system Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the District Attorney The Denver District Attorneys Office is hiring for two different at-will positions. Please apply to this job posting for the positions listed below: Associate Deputy District Attorney - $106,577 - $175,852 based on your experience and education. Must have at least 5 years relevant experience. Deputy District Attorney - $84,604.00 - $139,597.00 based on your experience and education Required Minimum Qualifications We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney of law with experience in Domestic Violence Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 10, 2025 by 11:59PM to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile DL1178 Deputy District Attorney To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $84,604.00 - $139,597.00 Target Pay $101,000 - $119,000/ a year, based on experience Agency District Attorney Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere
