Deputy District Attorney I & II

We have excellent benefits!!!

The ability to accrue over 200 hours of PTO a year, and rollover unused into the next year.

12 Paid Holidays a year.

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.

Company matched PERS retirement.

Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.

Posting open until filled.

Typical Daily Tasks

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Deputy DA I
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

• Initiates and prosecutes misdemeanor cases in District Court. Irregular felony work. Reviews police reports and makes initial charging decisions. Presents cases to Court or Jury. May prepare cases for, and present matters to, Grand Jury. Performs legal research. Prepares and argues pretrial motions and probation violations. Represents the State at sentencing and makes appropriate recommendations. Consults with and advises police agencies in the course of investigations. Prepares for trials, including contacting witnesses and reviewing cases, and attending pre-trial conferences. Participates in trial team review.
• Initiates and prosecutes probation violations and revocations arising out of criminal convictions and violations of diversion agreements. Assists law enforcement agencies in the application for arrest and search warrants. May be involved as a liaison between the District Attorney's Office and various law enforcement agencies or community groups. May enforce city and county ordinances.
• May perform prosecution duties related to support enforcement and child dependency cases.
• May provide liaison between the District Attorney's Office and outside agencies when the District Attorney is unavailable.
• May assist the District Attorney in the preparation of office policies and procedures.
• Provides, on emergency or a scheduled basis, off-hour, and on-call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends.
• May be responsible for special prosecutions and research projects.
• May be responsible for juvenile prosecutions and mental commitments.
• May participate in trial team reviews. Attends pretrial conferences.
• May be involved in job-related civic and educational activities.
• Performs other duties and related work as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Basic knowledge of criminal law and the practices and procedures relating to criminal prosecutions. Basic knowledge of courtroom and trial procedures and rules of evidence. Ability to analyze facts, evidence and precedents, and to arrive at logical conclusions. Good communication skills. Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research. Ability to present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated situations smoothly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with office staff, court personnel, county officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Must exercise good judgment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law; Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar; Some experience in a professional legal work preferred; may be satisfied by participation in an internship/clerkship program with a law firm or organization engaged in the practice of criminal law.

Supplemental Information

Applicants may obtain a copy of the EEOP Utilization Report.

500 NW 6th St
Dept 11
Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526