Required Minimum Qualifications  We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years practicing criminal law
• 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 by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Requires a valid driver's license at the time of application or the ability to obtain transportation to jail or prison facilities in surrounding area.

    Required Documents To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume
• Cover Letter, please include the following:
• Colorado license #
• A description of, or interest in, litigation experience or juvenile criminal law
• A description of your experience working with the indigent population
• A description of why you want to be a municipal public defender
• Please provide two references

    Application Deadline Interviews are expected to be scheduled promptly, early applications are highly encouraged. This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.  

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