Deputy District Attorney

Overview

Prioritize your health and wellbeing!

Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month’s worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.

Hiring multiple positions

Tentative application review end of October

This position is grant funded

Salary Range

$91,149.84 - $

Salary range if maintaining a residency in Jefferson County

$95,616.19 - $

July

Salary Range

$93,884.34 - $

Salary range if maintaining a residency in Jefferson County

$98,484.67 - $

Jefferson County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Deputy District Attorney I reviews, prepares, and tries criminal cases in Jefferson County; presents juvenile delinquency cases in juvenile court; provides legal advice to law enforcement agencies and the juvenile department; performs related legal research and writing and other functions as required. Primary caseload responsibility involves misdemeanor-level crimes and violations.

This position works under the direction of the District Attorney and Chief Deputy who provides consultation on unusual or difficult cases, department policy and interpretation of such policy, and review of work for conformance to accepted legal practices and standards, and office policy. Supervision of other specific personnel is not a responsibility of this position. However, supervisory authority is exercised over staff who participate in document preparation or court presentation.

Reviews, prepares, and tries criminal cases in Jefferson County; presents juvenile delinquency cases in juvenile court; provides legal advice to law enforcement agencies and the juvenile department; performs related legal research and writing and other functions as required. Primary caseload responsibility involves misdemeanor-level crimes and violations. Supervision of other specific personnel is not a responsibility of this position. However, supervisory authority is exercised over staff who participate in document preparation or court presentation.

Knowledgeable in substantive and procedural criminal law; skilled in legal research and writing and use of computer, i.e.:
Lexis, Oregon Revised Statutes and Case Law; KRPEL;
Word.

Ability to analyze facts, evidence and precedents and to arrive at logical conclusions; ability to set forth findings of fact and decisions in concise written forms; ability to prioritize workload and assignments; ability to deal effectively with the public, witnesses, victims and law enforcement personnel. Ability to give formal presentations to the general public, instruct people in small groups or a 1-on-1 basis, convey technical concepts to others and work as a team.

Able to sit at a desk, work at a computer screen and use rapid finger, hand and arm movement for extended periods of time. Ability to stand and move about Courtroom for extended periods of time. Ability to speak effectively and clearly.

Bachelor s Degree and Law Degree from an accredited law school; knowledge of criminal law and procedures.

Member of the Oregon Bar at the time of appointment and must maintain good standing with the Oregon State Bar through the term of employment. Must have a valid Oregon Driver s License with an acceptable driving record.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of light-to-medium weight, yet, awkward materials. On-call availability 24 hours a day/7 days a week as back up or assistance to District Attorney and Chief District Attorney.

This position is based on the successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period.

This agency is not a Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) participant.

• Medical, Vision and Dental coverage - low deductible plan with low premium for employee + family
• VEBA HRA Account employer contribution
• Vacation Leave (option to front-load 6 months of vacation leave on start date) and Sick Leave - 8 hours per month (option to front-load 6 months of vacation leave on start date)
• 11 Paid Holidays, plus Christmas Eve Day holiday when Dec 24th falls on Monday-Thursday
• Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Dental, Hospital, and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Plans (FSA) - healthcare and dependent care
• Discounted Air Ambulance membership available