Deputy District Attorney I, II, or III
About The Position
Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and home to the city of Klamath Falls, known as the state’s City of Sunshine with over 300 days of sunshine annually! Klamath County offers everything for outdoor adventurers as well as a unique and diverse art community. We are home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, where the 173 rd Fighter Wing resides. For more information about living in this community, please visit https://lifeinklamath.com/ . Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized. Below is a brief overview of the Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III . Please contact Human Resources for a more in-depth description of the positions and more details on our extensive benefits package. Klamath County also offers DDA applicants signing bonuses and relocation expense reimbursement. General Position Summary Deputy District Attorney I Prosecutes misdemeanor caseload. Reviews police reports and requests follow-up investigations as necessary; charges offenses by information or indictment. Performs intake duties with other attorneys from submission of reports by police, to final resolution; Drafts legal documents such as motions, orders, memoranda, diversion agreements, and search and arrest warrants with supporting affidavits. Deputy District Attorney II Prosecutes misdemeanor and felony caseloads. Performs intake duties with other attorneys from submission of reports by police, to final resolution. May participate in meetings assigned by District Attorney. Deputy District Attorney's work and serve at the discretion and will of the District Attorney. Deputy District Attorney III Prosecutes major felony caseload, including Measure 11, from submission of reports by police, to final resolution; participates in County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) when necessary; Deputy District Attorney's work and serve at the discretion and will of the District Attorney.
Requirements
- Graduation from accredited school of law; with experience in the criminal law field preferred.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon Bar at the time of appointment.
- Experience prosecuting criminal offenses including DUII and misdemeanor assaults, thefts, etc., and felony cases.
- Experience in prosecuting domestic violence/sexual assault cases, both felony and misdemeanors.
- Current Driver’s License
- Juris Doctor Degree
Responsibilities
- Prosecutes misdemeanor caseload.
- Reviews police reports and requests follow-up investigations as necessary; charges offenses by information or indictment.
- Performs intake duties with other attorneys from submission of reports by police, to final resolution
- Drafts legal documents such as motions, orders, memoranda, diversion agreements, and search and arrest warrants with supporting affidavits.
- Prosecutes misdemeanor and felony caseloads.
- May participate in meetings assigned by District Attorney.
- Prosecutes major felony caseload, including Measure 11, from submission of reports by police, to final resolution
- participates in County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) when necessary
Benefits
- Klamath County also offers DDA applicants signing bonuses and relocation expense reimbursement.
- Klamath County also offers a generous benefits package, including County contributions to health insurance, County contributions to a retirement plan, paid life insurance, paid short term disability, paid time off and more!
- Klamath County offers all of its employees up to 12 weeks of fully employer paid leave per benefit year for qualifying events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
