District Attorney, Chief Deputy

Clatsop County•ASTORIA, OR

22h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the District Attorney, the Chief Deputy District Attorney assists with the administration and operation of the District Attorney’s Office. The role provides executive leadership and oversight, collaborates with partner agencies, and performs professional legal work prosecuting complex cases. The Chief Deputy supervises Deputy District Attorneys, including training, coaching and counseling, monitoring and assigning workloads, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and managing performance. The position also serves as the Supervising Attorney, certified by the Oregon State Bar Association, for attorneys participating in the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE).

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
Admittance to the Oregon State Bar.
Five years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney.

Nice To Haves

Experience participating as a member of a Major Crimes Team (MCT).
Experience prosecuting sex abuse crimes and homicides.
Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies.
Experience providing training and guidance to Deputy District Attorneys and/or law enforcement personnel regarding the investigation and prosecution of person crimes.
Experience supervising, coaching and counseling, and performing evaluations of attorneys in a District Attorney’s Office.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering and operating the District Attorney’s Office.
Provide executive leadership and oversight.
Collaborate with partner agencies.
Perform professional legal work prosecuting complex cases.
Supervise Deputy District Attorneys, including training, coaching and counseling, monitoring and assigning workloads, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and managing performance.
Serve as the Supervising Attorney for SPPE attorneys.