Deputy District Attorney I

Josephine County • Grants Pass, OR

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to jump-start a legal career with challenging cases from the beginning, including vertical prosecutions, negotiation, and trial experience. Caseloads are varied and may include felonies from day one. The role is located in Grants Pass, Southern Oregon, offering a beautiful environment with access to outdoor activities and amenities. The position involves preparing and presenting criminal prosecution proceedings, conducting legal research, and representing the District Attorney in routine legal assignments. Employees are in a professional training status, working under the direction of the District Attorney or a higher-level Deputy District Attorney. The role also involves assisting in the administration of the office and carrying out its policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.
• Basic knowledge of criminal law and the practices and procedures relating to criminal prosecutions.
• Basic knowledge of courtroom and trial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence and precedents, and to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.
• Ability to present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated situations smoothly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with office staff, court personnel, county officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Must exercise good judgment.
• Ability to define issues and thoroughly research both statutory and precedential interpretations of law.
• Ability to form logical and persuasive arguments regarding the correct interpretation of law and application of law to facts.
• Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a professional legal work preferred; may be satisfied by participation in an internship/clerkship program with a law firm or organization engaged in the practice of criminal law.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver’s License; safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and prosecutes misdemeanor cases in District Court.
• Handles irregular felony work.
• Reviews police reports and makes initial charging decisions.
• Presents cases to Court or Jury.
• Prepares cases for, and presents matters to, Grand Jury.
• Performs legal research.
• Prepares and argues pretrial motions and probation violations.
• Represents the State at sentencing and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Consults with and advises police agencies in the course of investigations.
• Prepares for trials, including contacting witnesses and reviewing cases, and attending pre-trial conferences.
• Participates in trial team review.
• Initiates and prosecutes probation violations and revocations arising out of criminal convictions and violations of diversion agreements.
• Assists law enforcement agencies in the application for arrest and search warrants.
• May be involved as a liaison between the District Attorney's Office and various law enforcement agencies or community groups.
• May enforce city and county ordinances.
• May perform prosecution duties related to support enforcement and child dependency cases.
• May provide liaison between the District Attorney's Office and outside agencies when the District Attorney is unavailable.
• May assist the District Attorney in the preparation of office policies and procedures.
• Provides, on emergency or a scheduled basis, off-hour, and on-call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends.
• May be responsible for special prosecutions and research projects.
• May be responsible for juvenile prosecutions and mental commitments.
• May participate in trial team reviews.
• Attends pretrial conferences.
• May be involved in job-related civic and educational activities.
• Performs other duties and related work as required.

Benefits

• The ability to accrue over 200 hours of PTO a year, and rollover unused into the next year.
• 12 Paid Holidays a year.
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.
• Company matched PERS retirement.
• Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level