Job Title: Associate Judge Job Responsibilities: The Associate Judge serves as part of a team of judges who provide judicial coverage in the absence of the Presiding Judge or when additional judicial resources are needed due to the size of the docket. The Associate Judge is responsible for presiding over all stages of municipal court cases, which include traffic, criminal, parking, and other municipal code violations. Key responsibilities include: - Adjudicating criminal, t
Job Title: Deputy District Attorney (DDA II) Job Responsibilities: The Deputy District Attorney (DDA II) is responsible for performing professional legal work in the prosecution of cases in County Court. Acting on behalf of the District Attorney, the individual represents the People of the State of Colorado in court proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing and conducting jury trials for misdemeanor and traffic offenses, and serving as co-counsel on felony case
Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: Paralegal interns at the organization provide essential support to trial and appellate teams representing clients. The internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in complex legal cases and apply organizational practices that support dedicated defense teams. Intern responsibilities may include: - Collaborating with attorneys, investigators, and occasionally forensic social workers. - Engaging in direct interaction with
Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Provide integral support to trial and appellate teams representing clients. - Work on complex cases, applying organizational practices to support teams of committed defenders, including attorneys, investigators, and at times, forensic social workers. - Engage in direct interaction with and support to clients in some internships. - Offer courtroom support or engage in legal research and writing in various internships. - Hone
Job Title Legal Intern Job Responsibilities The Legal Intern position at the organization is designed to provide a dual focus on both civil work and municipal prosecution. The intern is tasked with a variety of responsibilities which include: - Prosecuting municipal cases by preparing for and conducting arraignments, pre-trial hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and sentencings. - Interviewing victims and witnesses of crimes. - Drafting pleadings, producing discovery,
Summary: Organization: Adams County Job Title: Deputy District Attorney – Felony Prosecution or Juvenile Experience: 3+ years of prosecution experience (preference for prior juvenile and felony prosecution experience) Salary: $97, - $140, annually Location: Brighton, CO Job Type: Regular Full-time Department: District Attorney Division: District Attorney's Office Opening Date: 11/15/2024 Mission: To keep the community safe and make the criminal justi...
Organization: Adams County Job Title: Deputy District Attorney Experience: Entry level Salary: $85, - $123, Annually Adams County is currently seeking a Deputy District Attorney to join their team. As an equal opportunity employer, Adams County strives to have a workforce that reflects the community they serve. The successful candidate for this position will play a crucial role in keeping the community safe and making the criminal justice system better throu
Job Title: Deputy District Attorney – Appellate Unit Job Responsibilities: The Deputy District Attorney in the Appellate Unit is responsible for performing professional legal work in the litigation of appeals in the Adams and Broomfield District Courts, Colorado Court of Appeals, and Colorado Supreme Court. The role involves representing the People of the State of Colorado in appellate, postconviction, and civil proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Litigating misd...
Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship, Fall Semester Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court under supervision, simulating the responsibilities of a licensed attorney. - Prepare cases outside of court settings, which includes gathering evidence, researching applicable laws, and developing case strategies. - Conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings, which may involve negotiating plea deals, presenting evidence, and arguing motions. - Occasionally conduct jury tria
Job Title Summer Legal Intern (Certified 2L/3L) Job Responsibilities - Represent clients in court under supervision: Certified interns are given the opportunity to represent clients in court, handling cases as if they were licensed attorneys. This includes preparing cases outside of court and conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and sometimes jury trials. - Manage a caseload: Interns are assigned a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases
Job Title: Summer Legal Intern (Certified 2L/3L Internship) Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court under the supervision of a licensed public defender, simulating the role of a licensed attorney. - Prepare and manage cases outside of court, including conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings. - Occasionally participate in jury trials. - Carry a caseload involving misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Provide legal advice to public defender cli
Job Title: 1L Intern Job Responsibilities: 1. Researching and writing memos, briefs, and legal pleadings to support trial teams. 2. Observing court proceedings to gain practical insights into the legal process. 3. Providing support to trial teams, which may include organizing documents and evidence. 4. Conducting investigations to gather relevant information for cases. 5. Interacting with clients through jail and office visits to understand their needs and provide assistance
Job Title: 1L Intern Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and write memos, briefs, and legal pleadings. - Observe court proceedings and provide support to trial teams. - Conduct investigations and interact with clients through jail and office visits. - Participate in targeted skills training sessions. Education and Experience Information: - Must be a first-year law student (1L) who has completed two semesters of legal studies. Application Process: - Internships a
Job Title Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities - Represent clients in nearly 1,300 jury trials each year. - Appear in court to litigate clients’ rights through oral and written advocacy. - Handle misdemeanor and traffic cases in county court, with caseloads varying by regional office. - Provide quality representation to every client across the state. Education and Experience Information - Strong hiring preference for applicants who have participated in a law schoo...
Job Title: Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities: Trial attorneys at the organization are tasked with providing client-centered legal representation, focusing on the dignity and legal rights of individuals accused of crimes. These attorneys conduct approximately 1,300 jury trials annually and frequently appear in court to advocate for their clients through both oral and written means. Responsibilities include: - Litigating clients’ rights in courtrooms across the state. - ...