Deputy District Attorney 1

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

99d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office invites skilled attorneys with a commitment to justice to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney 1 (DDA 1). The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting offenders accused of committing state and municipal law violations within Multnomah County. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to the open and balanced administration of justice; one that honors and respects diversity in all of its forms. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has approximately 200 staff members, including 78 appointed Deputy District Attorneys. As a Deputy District Attorney in Multnomah County, Oregon you are a skilled individual with a commitment to justice. The District Attorney’s Office is authorized to prosecute state felony and misdemeanor charges in Multnomah County. Our office is considered to be one of the nation’s leaders in drug courts, diversion programs, community courts, and neighborhood prosecution. We strive for professionalism, fairness, and openness. There are many opportunities to develop skills and grow within the organization, and this is what makes being a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney an exciting and rewarding career. This is an open continuous posting, meaning the job posting will be open to fill positions as they become available or as we fill current vacancies. If you would like to be considered, we invite you to apply immediately! Your career as a Deputy District Attorney 1 may start in the Intake, Misdemeanor Trial, or Domestic Violence units. These positions essential functions may include but is not limited to the following:

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school, member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, eligible for reciprocity.
• Current Certified law students employed at MCDA or a law clerk with a minimum of one year of experience in a prosecutor’s office.
• Active membership and member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar required prior to the time of employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries.
• Possess good judgment and organizational skills; effectively work with others; comprehend and follow complex instructions; interpret and implement legal analysis; deal tactfully with the public.
• Valid driver's license.
• Candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check and post -offer urine drug screen.
• During the interview process, you will be asked to sign a disclosure statement about the arrests and convictions of immediate family members and close relations pursuant to our policy regarding Outside Associations. Immediate family is defined to include parents, spouse, spouse equivalent, brother, sister, children, grandparents, or any individual where the relationship is close or intimate, or a roommate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior jury trial experience.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal law practice and rules of criminal procedure.
• Strong academic record.
• Resident of Multnomah County.
• Willingness to assist with complex major felony prosecution.
• Advanced knowledge of data systems such as RegJIN, LEDS, NCIC, Odyssey, and CRIMES.

Responsibilities

• Review police reports and evidence to make an informed charging decision in a wide variety of misdemeanor criminal offenses.
• Advise both law enforcement and community members regarding legal questions and procedures.
• Prepare misdemeanor cases for trial including developing a trial strategy, preparing witnesses and drafting legal motions and memoranda.
• Participate in case negotiations with defense counsel.
• Appear in court and represent the State of Oregon in arraignments, all phases of trial, entries of plea, sentencing hearings and probation violation hearings.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx through Cigna Health or Kaiser Permanente).
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass
• Access to wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree