Denver, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Do you have prosecutorial experience and a passion for pursuing high-level, complex, organized crime cases? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in Denver!
The Denver District Attorney’s office is hiring an Associate Deputy District Attorney (at least 5 years prosecutorial experience required) to join our Organized Crime Unit. Attorneys assigned to the Organized Crime Unit represent the People of the State of Colorado in complex criminal prosecutions, including organized crime, gang-related violence, large-scale drug distribution, racketeering, conspiracy, and coordinated multi-defendant cases. They also provide legal counsel to state and federal law enforcement agencies across the Denver Metro Area and work closely with such investigative partners to target, develop, coordinate, and oversee long-term investigations that lead to case filing and prosecution.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this role is $119,763 - $136,069 based on the selected candidates years of experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
Location & Schedule
This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.
Who We Are - Mission of the Office of the Denver District Attorney
The mission of the Denver DA’s Office is to protect the community, to seek equal justice for all, and to improve the quality and fairness of criminal justice on behalf of the people of Colorado. We achieve that mission through excellence in our work investigating and prosecuting crime, supporting victims and their families, working with the community to prevent crime, and providing fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.
What You'll Do
This position is collecting applications for this role, however, this is an at will appointed position by the Denver District Attorney, John Walsh.
The DA's Office is an exciting, mission‑driven work environment where attorneys make a significant difference through sustained effort and collaboration. Physical demands include walking, sitting, hearing, handling, lifting items including case files, dockets, exhibits, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs. or more, and driving and safely maintaining a District Attorney fleet vehicle where determined necessary and appropriate by the District Attorney.
As the Associate Deputy District Attorney you will:
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate will be/have:
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:
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Friday, November 13th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 13th, 2026 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
DL1175 Associate Deputy District AttorneyTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$109,134.00 - $180,071.00Target Pay
$119,763.00 - $136,069.00/based on experienceAgency
District AttorneyRedeployment 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.
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