Chief Deputy District Attorney, Special Victims Unit (SVU) - Laporte Colorado

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Laporte, Colorado
Posted On: 04/21/2024

Overview The District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Chief Deputy District Attorney, or Deputy District Attorney IV or V to lead our office's Special Victims Unit. The SVU chief position is currently open; however, a chief may be rotated to any unit, including the District Court, County Court, or Juvenile/Diversion/Treatment. A person in the position is expected to manage the staff of attorneys, train and promote the professional development of Deputy District Attorneys, and assist administration with initiatives and programs. A person in this position should also expect to cover dockets as needed, and act as lead prosecutor on major cases. Those interested should include a cover letter addressed to Matt Maillaro, Assistant District Attorney. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressed to Matt Maillaro, Assistant District Attorney. Responsibilities Specifically, this position:

• Exercises direct supervision of Deputy District Attorneys and Legal Staff Manager or other positions.
• Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics.Monitors division dockets to ensure coverage for deputies in trial and to minimize issues surrounding speedy trial.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.To view the full job description, visit: We are looking for a candidate that will:
  • Have extensive knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses.
  • Assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions that are within policies promulgated by the District Attorney.
  • Resolve issues that arise within the Chief Deputy's assigned unit and take appropriate action.
  • Have knowledge of the principles and practice of supervision. Qualifications All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
    • Experience working as a Deputy District Attorney IV, Senior Deputy District Attorney, or similar experience required.
    • Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado required.
    • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.BenefitsLarimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
      • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
      • Short and Long Term Disability
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
      • Accident Insurance
      • Critical Illness Insurance
      • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
      • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
      • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holidaysTo view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit . Supplemental Information The typical schedule-A person in this position must be available outside of the regular 8-5 Monday through Friday work window for staff. They will have on-call responsibilities rotated with others. After a probationary period, staff are permitted one day per week telecommuting. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation. More...

            

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