Thank you for your interest in employment.
The Office of the District Attorney, 23rd Judicial District of Colorado is always looking for talented citizens to help serve our constituents.
We are proud to offer our employees many excellent opportunities for growth and development while contributing essential services to the citizens of Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. We invite you to explore our current openings and apply today!
Pay and Benefits
| Title | Starting | Midpoint | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Deputy DA | $139,716.00 | $174,645.00 | $209,574.00 |
| Senior Deputy DA | $116,328.84 | $145,411.05 | $174,493.26 |
| District Court Deputy DA | $102,500.00 | $128,125.00 | $153,750.00 |
| County Court Deputy DA | $89,125.25 | $111,406.57 | $133,687.88 |
View the full 2025 Pay Plan
Retirement Savings
To help you prepare for the future, Douglas County has a mandatory 401(a) retirement savings plan. The County will match 100% of your required contribution of 8% of your salary (10% for commissioned staff). Four year vesting schedule with 25% earned each year on your hire date anniversary.
You may also participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation plan with pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) contributions. The County will match your contribution up to 3% of your annual salary.
Medical Benefit Highlights
Low Health insurance costs with benefits offered by United Healthcare with the following employee contributions:
View the full 2025 Employee Benefits Guide
Vacation Accrual – Non-Essential Employees
| Completed Years of Continuous Service | Accrual Rate Per Month in Hours | Current Annual Vacation Benefit | Maximum Accrual* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 years | 9.0 hours | 108 hours (13.5 days) | 216 hours |
| 6 – 10 years | 11.0 hours | 132 hours (16.5 days) | 264 hours |
| 11 – 15 years | 13.0 hours | 156 hours (19.5 days) | 312 hours |
| 16 – 19 years | 14.0 hours | 168 hours (21 days) | 336 hours |
| 20 years + | 15.0 hours | 180 hours (22.5 days) | 360 hours |
*Maximum accrual equals double the employee’s current annual accrual rate.
Sick Leave
Eligibility and Accrual of Sick Leave: Currently, all full-time employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month, part-time accrual is pro-rated. New hires will have sick leave accruals pro[1]rated to the nearest quarter hour for the first month of employment based upon date of hire. Sick leave accrual for regular full-time and regular part-time employees is unlimited and carries forward from year to year. The County also offers a Sick Leave Conversion based on years of service and the employee’s sick leave balance at the time of the request.