Deputy District Attorney

Job Listing ID:

4465157

Job Title:

Deputy District Attorney Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Burns

Date Posted:

04/06/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The Deputy District Attorney assists the elected district attorney in serving the community through effective legal advocacy for what is ethically, morally and legally right

REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Membership with the Oregon State Bar, eligible for reciprocity or awaiting bar results

PREFERRED

• Judicial or law firm (preferably a district attorney's office) internship/clerkship with litigation of criminal cases.
• Knowledge of criminal prosecution, evidentiary and trial procedure.
• Subject courses in Evidence, Criminal Law, Administrative Law and Criminal Procedure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must pass pre-employment
• Reference check
• Background check ' including national or state fingerprint records check and CJIS certification
• Drug screening

DUTIES:

• Exercise critical thinking when analyzing facts, evidence and precedent to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Consult with community partners to evaluate issues and problem solve.
• Advise local law enforcement on matters of law and procedures at any time needed.
• Examine incoming investigative reports and determine if further investigation is warranted.
• Evaluate complete investigations to determine which charges to file and in which court to proceed.
• Prepare cases and witnesses for appearance before the Grand Jury and advise Grand Jury on law
• Represent victims and the people in Justice or Circuit Court for various hearings while prepared to advocate
• Negotiate just case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in accordance with facts, law, and policy
• Prepare motions, present evidence in support of said motions and make appropriate strong arguments
• Prepare and present cases for trial
• Accept mentoring to progress career and improve effectiveness
• Educate self on continual basis as to new case law and procedure
• Confer with District Attorney to improve policy and procedure to positively impact community
• Collaborate well with support staff, law enforcement entities, colleagues and community partners

Salary:

• $63130
• $84,659
• The successful applicant will be eligible for an $5,000.00 total hiring bonus to be distributed as follows
• 50% at 3 months and the remaining 50% at 6 months. Both with a positive evaluation
• The successful applicant will be eligible for $1000.

00 moving expenses payable at time of hire with receipts

Job Classification:

Lawyers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Attorneys Compensation

Salary:

$63,130.00 to $84,659.00 per Year Depending on Experience

Additional Benefit Information:

With benefits and Police/Fire membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Please see the County website for additional information Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test