Deputy District Attorney I

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.

Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed in September

Essential Duties

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills
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.
Abilities
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.
Physical Abilities
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.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and Law Degree from an accredited law school; knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
Licenses and Certificates
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.
Working Conditions
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/7days a week as back up or assistance to District Attorney and Chief District Attorney.
Probationary Requirement
This position is based on the successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period.

Supplemental Information

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

• 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)
  
  Length of Service
  Hours per Month
  Days per Year (based on 8 hr/day)
  
  
  First 2 Years (0-24 Months)
  9.34
  14.0
  
  
  2 Years (25-48 Months)
  11.0
  16.5
  
  
  4 Years (49-72 Months)
  12.67
  19.0
  
  
  6 Years (73-96 Months)
  14.34
  21.5
  
  
  8 years (97-120 Months)
  16.0
  24.0
  
  
  10 Years (121-144 Months)
  16.67
  25.0
  
  
  12+ Years (145+ Months)
  17.34
  26.0