Deputy District Attorney I

At this time, we are not participating in the SPPE program given our staffing levels and case loads.

For the right applicant, employment may be contingent on successful completion of the Oregon State Bar Exam.

Ready to jump start your legal career? Josephine County offers challenging cases from the beginning, that many do not get to experience for years. District Attorneys in Josephine County experience vertical prosecutions from the start : handle, negotiate, and try cases that you charge. Caseloads are varied and may include felonies from day one.

Unite this challenging career with the beauty and relaxed environment of Southern Oregon. The courthouse is located in Grants Pass, the county seat of Josephine County. Here you will find yourself surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes as well as all of the amenities a county with the population of 86,000 can provide. Venturing out of the valley you will discover Crater Lake, the Redwoods and the Oregon Coast are just a day trip away. Less rain and more sun mean there is never a shortage of activities all year long.

Applicant will be a Graduate from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.

We have excellent benefits, including :

• 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.

Summary

Participates in the daily preparation and presentation of criminal prosecution proceedings on behalf of Josephine County. Performs work of moderate difficulty and beginning level professional legal work in the Josephine County District Attorney's Office. Conducts legal research and represents the District Attorney in the less complex, more routine legal assignments. Generally, employees in this category are considered to be in a professional training status. All work is performed under the professional direction of the District Attorney, or a higher level Deputy District Attorney who review work primarily through results attained.. Serves as a confidential employee and carries out the policies of the District Attorney. Assists the District Attorney in the administration and direction of the activities of the office of the District Attorney. Performs other work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. 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.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law; Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar; 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.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the EEOP Utilization Report.

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