Deputy District Attorney I Deputy District Attorney II

About the Role

CURRY COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Deputy District Attorney I
EXEMPT: Yes
SALARY LEVEL:
SUPERVISOR: District Attorney
PREPARED BY: District Attorney June 2023
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General Position Summary:
Represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of adult criminal cases
along with juvenile delinquency proceedings in circuit court. This is the entry level
classification in the deputy district attorney series.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Charges and prosecutes misdemeanor and minor felony cases:
• Determines whether investigations are complete and evidence is sufficient for
charging
• Analyzes police reports and search warrant affidavits; reviews legal issues and
requests further investigations, if necessary
• Interviews, prepares, and subpoenas witnesses to testify
• Responsible for negotiating with the defense bar
• Researches and drafts legal opinions and memoranda in response to defense
motions
• Initiates motions on behalf of the State of Oregon and litigates pretrial issues
• Conducts all aspects of trial, including jury selection, direct and cross
examination of witnesses, opening and closing arguments and legal arguments
to the court
• Uses 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 factors
• Provides support and assistance to survivors and victims, with the assistance
and coordination of victim advocates in the DA’s office
• Analyzes probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with
probation violation hearings
2. Provides assistance and advice to law enforcement and other partner agencies in
investigating misdemeanor and minor felony crimes:
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• Assists and advises law enforcement agencies in applications for arrests and
search warrants
• Provides off-hour, 24 hour a day on-call service to law enforcement agencies
requiring assistance during nights and weekends
• Responds to crime scenes if asked by law enforcement agencies and at the
direction of the District Attorney
• Provides legal information to law enforcement in regards to unattended deaths,
releases body or determines if more investigation of a crime is necessary
3. Presents evidence and arguments at: Arraignments, pre-trial conferences, omnibus
hearings, misdemeanor and minor felony trials, sentencing, probation revocation
hearings, juvenile court hearings, mental commitment hearings and other
miscellaneous court hearings.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
Work is performed under the supervision of the District Attorney
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of...
• Applicable state, federal and local laws and ordinances
• Principles and practices of negotiations
• Rules of evidence
Ability 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 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,
• 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,
• 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,
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• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Come to work on time and follow office policies and procedures.
Desirable Qualifications:
An interest in criminal law, trial work, and prosecution.
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.
Applicants sitting for the bar exam or awaiting bar exam results are encouraged to apply.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Physical demands and work environments:
• 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 a 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



CURRY COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Deputy District Attorney II
EXEMPT: Yes
SALARY LEVEL:
SUPERVISOR: District Attorney
PREPARED BY: District Attorney June 2023
General Position Summary:
Represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of adult criminal cases along
with juvenile delinquency proceedings in circuit court. This is the mid-level classification in the
deputy district attorney series.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Charges and prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases:
• Determines whether investigations are complete and evidence is sufficient for
charging
• Analyzes police reports and search warrant affidavits; reviews legal issues and
requests further investigations, if necessary
• Interviews, prepares, and subpoenas witnesses to testify
• Responsible for negotiating with the defense bar
• Researches and drafts legal opinions and memoranda in response to defense
motions
• Initiates motions on behalf of the State of Oregon and litigates pretrial issues
• Conducts all aspects of trial, including jury selection, direct and cross examination of
witnesses, opening and closing arguments and legal arguments to the court
• Presents cases to the grand jury for charging decisions and takes cases through
grand jury and the formal indictment process
• Uses 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 factors
• Provides support and assistance to survivors and victims, with the assistance and
coordination of victim advocates in the DA’s office
• Analyzes probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with probation
violation hearings
• Alerts the District Attorney to potentially high-profile or sensitive cases
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2. Provides assistance and advice to law enforcement and other partner agencies in
investigating misdemeanor and minor felony crimes:
• Assists and advises law enforcement agencies in applications for arrests and search
warrants
• Provides off-hour, 24 hour a day on-call service to law enforcement agencies
requiring assistance during nights and weekends
• Responds to crime scenes if asked by law enforcement agencies and at the direction
of the District Attorney
• Provides legal information to law enforcement in regards to unattended deaths,
releases body or determines if more investigation of a crime is necessary
3. Presents evidence and arguments at: Arraignments, pre-trial conferences, omnibus
hearings, misdemeanor and minor felony trials, sentencing, probation revocation hearings,
juvenile court hearings, mental commitment hearings and other miscellaneous court
hearings.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS AND RESPONSITIES
Limited supervision of the Deputy District Attorney I position.
Work is performed under the supervision of the District Attorney
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of...
• Applicable state, federal and local laws and ordinances
• Principles and practices of negotiations
• Rules of evidence
• Judicial procedure
Ability to...
• Identify and recommend reasonable resolutions to cases
• Present cases to the court skillfully and at a level sufficient to meet opposing counsel
• Organize, interpret and apply legal principal
• Properly interpret, evaluate, and make decisions in accordance with the law
• Research, analyze, and prepare 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
• Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including the
ability to obtain cooperation from young, reluctant, and/or traumatized crime victims
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• Complete a required number of continuing legal education credits to maintain license to
practice law
• 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
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Come to work on time and follow office policies and procedures.
Desirable Qualifications:
Interest in criminal law, trial work, and prosecution; trial experience.
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.
Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law, or any satisfactory equivalent
combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Physical demands and work environments:
• 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