Law Student – District Attorney – Paid

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Law Student – District Attorney – Paid

Company: Pueblo County


Description: Position SummaryPerforms professional entry-level legal work under the Student Practice Act: reviews, prepares, and prosecutes misdemeanor and traffic offenses on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado to ensure justice for victims, protect community safety, and seek fair disposition of criminal cases for all parties.*** This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies ***What You Will Do

• Appears in court to handle hearings on advisement, first appearances, appearances of counsel, pre-trial conferences, settings, bond hearings, pleas, and sentencings; covers court appearances for other attorneys.
• Presents testimony and argument in trials and hearings.
• Prosecutes cases involving misdemeanor, traffic, and petty offenses; reviews investigative reports; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents; files charges; evaluates cases for strengths and weaknesses to determine appropriate outcomes.
• Confers with defense attorneys and negotiates plea agreements.
• Writes plea agreements, pleadings, motions, briefs, and related materials.
• Consults with victims regarding critical events, changes to bond conditions and mandatory protection orders, plea offers, and dispositions of cases.
• Interviews and prepares witnesses and victims.
• Confers with and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations in criminal law.
• Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
• Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
• Handles cases in the First Appearance Center.
• Handles on-call duties; argues bond at hearings on advisement.
• Conducts legal research.
• Conducts cost of care hearings; represents the Department of Motor Vehicles in administrative appeals to District Court; evaluates cases for possible factual innocence.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for the performance of the job.

What You HaveQUALIFICATIONS:

• Current attendance, and completion of a minimum of two (2 years) of legal studies, at an ABA accredited law school and ability to be qualified to practice under the Student Practice Act prior to starting. See C.R.C.P. Rule 205.7 REQUIRED

What Pueblo County Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Bldg)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
Remainder of 2024HOLIDAYS

• * Christmas Eve Day – December 24th
• * Christmas Day – December 25th
• Day before New Year’s Day – December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

• = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on the 2024 Holidays will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes “worked time” in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2024 Holiday Schedule resolution number 23-222 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 19th, 2023***Upcoming 2025HOLIDAYS

• New Year’s Day – January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20th
• Presidents’ Day – February 17th
• Memorial Day – May 26th
• Employee Appreciation Day Picnic – June 4th
• Juneteenth Day – June 19th
• Independence Day – July 4th
• Day before Labor Day – August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day – September 1st
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day – October 6th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – October 13th
• Halloween – October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
• * Veteran’s Day – November 11th
• * Day before Thanksgiving – November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• * Thanksgiving Day – November 27th
• * Day after Thanksgiving – November 28th
• * Christmas Eve Day – December 24th
• * Christmas Day – December 25th
• Day before New Year’s Day – December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

• = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes “worked time” in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department DirectorSICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.VACATION

• 0-5 years: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• 5-10 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• 10+ years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee’s monthly pay.EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County’s contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

MEDICAL INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00LOW HMO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00HMO/Ded
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00DENTAL INSURANCE – AMERITAS (optional)Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00VISION INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision InsuranceLONG TERM DISABILITY – THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with “pre-tax” dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered “use or lose” funds.ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans

*** These are post-tax benefits. ***For hiring related questions, please contact WPC – Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: hrstaffing@pueblocounty.usFor benefits related questions, please contact TPS – Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us01Are you currently attending, and have completed a minimum of two years (2 years) of legal studies, at an ABA accredited law school and have ability to be qualified to practice under the Student Practice Act prior to starting? (See C.R.C.P. Rule 205.7)

Salary: $33.54 – 50.31 per hour

Location: Pueblo, CO

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:40:09 GMT


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