District Attorney, Chief Deputy

Clatsop County Oregon•Astoria, OR
•$11,434 - $15,573

About The Position

Under the supervision of the District Attorney, the Chief Deputy District Attorney assists in administering and operating the District Attorney’s Office by providing executive leadership and oversight, collaborating with partner agencies, and performing professional legal work in the prosecution of complex cases. The position supervises Deputy District Attorneys, including training, coaching and counseling, monitoring and assigning workloads, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and managing performance. The Chief Deputy 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 with the administration and operation of 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, counseling, monitoring and assigning workloads, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and performance management.
  • Serve as the Oregon State Bar Association-certified Supervising Attorney for SPPE attorneys.

Benefits

  • Medical and vision coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • 457(b) savings plan.
  • Vacation leave.
  • Sick leave.
  • Holidays.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Group additional life insurance.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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