District Attorney III

Deputy District AttorneyRepresents the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of a specialized caseload of misdemeanor, felony and Measure 11 offenses. Those offenses include, but are not limited to, complex property and financial crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, assault and homicide. This is the advanced level classification in the deputy district attorney series.Charges and prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases:Coordinates the prosecution of multi-jurisdictional felonies and misdemeanorsAnalyzes facts and legality of felony criminal investigations; determines whether investigations are complete and sufficient to present to the Grand Jury or preliminary hearing for charging decisionsPrepares indictments and presents complex cases to the Grand Jury or at preliminary hearingAnalyzes police reports and searches warrant affidavits – reviews legal issues and requests further investigations, if necessaryInterviews, prepares, and subpoenas witnesses to testifyResponsible for negotiating with the defense barResearches and drafts legal opinions and memoranda in response to defense motionsInitiates motions on behalf of the State of Oregon and litigates pretrial issuesConducts all aspects of trial, including jury selection, direct and cross examination of witnesses, opening and closing arguments and legal arguments to the courtLitigates complex felony cases on behalf of the State of OregonUses knowledge of sentencing guidelines and case law, presents evidence of witnesses to support sentencing recommendation, and uses independent judgment to recommend appropriate sentences based on previous criminal convictions and other related factorsProvides support and assistances to survivors and victims, with the assistance and coordination of victim advocates in the DA's officeKeeps District Attorney informed of cases that are significant, high profile, or sensitiveAnalyzes probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with probation violation hearingsProvides basic function of Chief Deputy District Attorney or District Attorney in their absenceProvides assistance and advice to law enforcement and other partner agencies in investigating complex felony crimes:Participates in homicide, narcotic, sex abuse, major assault and rape investigationsAssists and advises law enforcement agencies in applications for arrests and search warrantsTrains law enforcement on complex and changing areas of the law, including providing legislative and case law updatesTeaches basic criminal law and search and seizure to law enforcement personnelProvides off hour, 24 hour a day on call service to law enforcement agencies requiring assistance during nights and weekendsResponds to crime scenes if asked by law enforcement agencies and at the direction of the District AttorneyProvides legal information to law enforcement in regards to unattended deaths, releases body or determines if more investigation of a crime is necessaryAppears in Court for: Arraignments, Pre-Trial Conferences, Omnibus Hearings, Misdemeanor and felony trials, Sentencing, Probation revocation hearings, Juvenile Court hearings, other miscellaneous Court hearings.No supervisory responsibilities.

Work is performed under the supervision of the District Attorney.Knowledge of ...· Applicable state, federal, and local laws and ordinances· Principles and practices of negotiations· Rules of evidence· Judicial procedure· Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel managementAbility to.. .· Identify and recommend reasonable resolutions to cases· Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles· Properly interpret, evaluate, and make decisions in accordance with the law· Research, analyze, and prepare complex legal documents, draft legal papers, reports, and memoranda· Effectively and persuasively argue facts, evidence, and precedent to judges and juries· Withstand pressures of trial practice· Present cases to the court skillfully and at a level sufficient to meet opposing counsel· Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds including the ability to obtain cooperation from young, reluctant, and/or traumatized crime victims· Complete a required number of continuing legal education credits to maintain license to practice law· Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will understand· Keep up to date on changing case law and statutes· Work within the confines of the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with office staff, law enforcement agencies, county officials, court staff, attorneys, and the public· Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county· Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships· Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work· Come to work on time and follow office policies and proceduresDesirable Qualifications: An interest in a career track in criminal law, trial work, and prosecution; Trial experience in felony criminal cases.Education and/or experience: A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school. Member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing at the time of appointment.

Three to Five years of experience in the practice of criminal law, or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties. Must have a valid driver's license.Physical demands and work environment:Work is done in an office setting.Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light office work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds).May require evening and weekend hours on an as-needed basis. Requires carrying of cell phone to provide on-call law enforcement assistance.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.