Da - Deputy Dist Attorney

The Deputy District Attorney I assists the District Attorney in performing all of the functions of the District Attorney’s Office, including but not limited to, arraignments, release hearings, restitution hearings, plea and sentencing hearings, probation and revocation hearings, contempt hearings, civil commitment hearings, juvenile hearings, child support hearings, civil forfeiture proceedings, and jury trials. This is the entry-level classification. DDA I attorneys will spend the majority of their work time on the prosecution of misdemeanor adult cases and juvenile cases, based on their assigned caseload.

Deputies at this level may be assigned more serious cases with supervision as they improve skills and knowledge. This is a flexibly staffed classification whereby incumbents may be promoted to the next level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience by demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level classification as determined by standards set by the District Attorney’s Office.

* This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the assigned department.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of adult and juvenile criminal actions in Circuit Court. The DDA I assists the District Attorney in performing the functions of the District Attorney, including, but not limited to, grand jury, arraignments, release hearings, restitution hearings, plea/sentencing hearings, probation and revocation hearings, contempt, civil commitments, juvenile and child support hearings, and jury trials.
• Primary caseload will include misdemeanor adult cases, juvenile cases, child support enforcement, and traffic offenses. May be assigned greater responsibilities, including special case assignments and opportunities to appear at Grand Jury and handle felony criminal cases.
• Perform case intake, which includes reviewing police reports, determining if further investigation is needed and determining which charges, if any, will be filed and against whom; files charges by Information or Indictment on behalf of the District Attorney in accordance with the facts, laws, and office policy.
• Participate in crime scene investigations when called out by law enforcement; review crime scenes and advise on seizure of evidence; assist investigators with search warrant affidavits.
• Prepare motions, orders, memoranda, diversion agreements, and search/arrest warrants with supporting affidavits.
• Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in accordance with facts, laws and office policies.
• Present evidence and argument in accordance to the law and office policies at arraignments, release hearings, motions hearings, trials, and grand jury proceedings.
• Perform other business duties as assigned.

• Education – Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.
• Experience-prior prosecution experience preferred.
• Current Oregon driver’s license.
• Prior to or on date of hire:
  • * Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
  • * Able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts.

Must remain licensed by the Oregon State Bar to practice law in the State of Oregon at the time of hire, remain active with all State Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record.

• Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil laws and the practices and procedures of criminal prosecution.
• Thorough knowledge of courtroom and trial procedures, rules of evidence, and professional responsibility and ethics.
• Thorough knowledge of…