Deputy District Attorney I

At this time, we are not participating in the SPPE program given our staffing levels and case loads For the right applicant, employment may be contingent on successful completion of the Oregon State Bar Exam. Ready to jump start your legal career? Josephine County offers challenging cases from the beginning, that many do not get to experience for years. District Attorneys in Josephine County experience vertical prosecutions from the start: handle, negotiate, and try cases that you charge. Caseloads are varied and may include felonies from day one. Unite this challenging career with the beauty and relaxed environment of Southern Oregon. The courthouse is located in Grants Pass, the county seat of Josephine County. Here you will find yourself surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes as well as all of the amenities a county with the population of 86,000 can provide. Venturing out of the valley you will discover Crater Lake, the Redwoods and the Oregon Coast are just a day trip away. Less rain and more sun mean there is never a shortage of activities all year long. Applicant will be a Graduate from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar. 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. SUMMARY Participates in the daily preparation and presentation of criminal prosecution proceedings on behalf of Josephine County. Performs work of moderate difficulty and beginning level professional legal work in the Josephine County District Attorney's Office. Conducts legal research and represents the District Attorney in the less complex, more routine legal assignments. Generally, employees in this category are considered to be in a professional training status. All work is performed under the professional direction of the District Attorney, or a higher level Deputy District Attorney who review work primarily through results attained.. Serves as a confidential employee and carries out the policies of the District Attorney. Assists the District Attorney in the administration and direction of the activities of the office of the District Attorney. Performs other work as required.

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

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's License; safe driving record.

JOB CONTACTS

This position requires working relationships with victims, police officers, fellow district attorneys from both within and outside the office, members of the defense bar, jurors, witnesses, multi-disciplinary team members, related sister agencies such as the Juvenile Department, DHS, and Options (mental health). Each attorney must also be a member of the Oregon State Bar and engage in continuing education during their tenure on the job.

REASONING ABILITIES

Ability to define issues and thoroughly research both statutory and precedential interpretations of law. Ability to form logical and persuasive arguments regarding the correct interpretation of law and application of law to facts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Deputy district attorney work is performed primarily in an office environment though courtroom appearances and advocacy are a regular part of the DDA's workday. The DDA may also consult and train at sister agency's facilities. A timed pressure environment is the norm where multi-tasking is required. The position is impacted by the necessity of meeting timelines established by law, uncontrollable workflow, the need to make immediate decisions, and uncontrollable interruptions. The position is on a rotating on-call schedule wherein the DDA takes all emergency calls outside of the workday for a week at a time.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing/physical examination and a background investigation, including criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance. Applicants may obtain a copy of the EEOP Utilization Report. EEO Utilization Report