Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III

Clatsop County Oregon•Astoria, OR

About The Position

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity. Deputy District Attorney I or II OR III DDA I: $6,759.39 to $9,058.24 per month DDA II: $7,335.12 to $10,321.24 per month DDA IIi: $10,142.65 to $13,592.12 per month OUR MISSION… Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect. ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. THE POSITION The purpose of this position is to perform professional legal work in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of cases prosecuted by the District Attorney, primarily within Circuit Court. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to an elected official and is represented by AFSCME Local 2746, District Attorney. Recent graduates that have taken the Oregon State Bar exam are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admittance to the Oregon State Bar.
Deputy District Attorney I: Previous court experience not required.
Deputy District Attorney II: One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a prosecuting attorney.
Deputy District Attorney III: Must have been admitted to practice of law and engaged in trial practice for at least five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

Deputy District Attorney I: Prior experience in criminal or civil litigation.
Deputy District Attorney II: Prior experience in criminal or civil litigation in a District Attorney’s Office. Experience in felony prosecution.
Deputy District Attorney III: Specific experience in major felony prosecution and support enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

perform professional legal work in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of cases prosecuted by the District Attorney, primarily within Circuit Court