Deputy District Attorney

Job Summary The Lincoln County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy District Attorney (DDA 1, 2, or 3). Salary DDA 1: $90,391 – $121,478 annually DDA 2: $97,622 – $131,196 annually DDA 3: $110,313 – $148,251 annually *Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage 11% County contribution to 401(k) County funded Health Savings Account (HSA) $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Responsibilities Law Enforcement Assistance Assist and advise law enforcement agencies in applications for arrests and search warrants and assist in drafting such warrants when necessary. Provide, on a scheduled basis, off‑hour 24‑hour on‑call service to law enforcement agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends. Respond to crime scenes when asked by law enforcement agencies and at the direction of the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney. Provide legal information to law enforcement regarding unattended deaths, release of bodies, or determining if further investigation of a crime is necessary. Charge and Prosecute Crimes in Lincoln County Determine whether investigations are complete and sufficient for charging. Analyze police reports and evidence of search warrant affidavits, review legal issues, and request further investigations if necessary. Interview, prepare, and subpoena witnesses to testify. Prepare cases and paperwork for filing in the courts. Negotiate with the defense bar. Alert the District Attorney to potentially high‑profile or sensitive cases. Research and draft legal opinions and memoranda in response to defense motions. Initiate motions on behalf of the State of Oregon and litigate pretrial motions. Prosecute misdemeanor cases on behalf of the State. Evaluate presentence investigation reports, use knowledge of sentencing guidelines, present evidence of witnesses to support sentencing recommendations, and formulate and regulate appropriate sentences based on criminal convictions and other related factors. Provide support and assistance to survivors and victims with the assistance and coordination of DA Office Victim Assistance. Analyze probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with probation violation hearings, initiate and prosecute probation revocation arising out of felony convictions. Prosecute violations of diversion agreements. Prepare for and appear in hearings, trials, court arraignments, and other miscellaneous proceedings, covering for other attorneys when necessary. Education A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school. Experience DDA 1: None DDA 2: Two to three years progressively difficult and complex experience as a trial attorney. DDA 3: Four to five years progressively difficult and complex experience as a trial attorney. Driver’s License Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Other Licenses Member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing at the time of appointment. Knowledge of Applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Principles and practices of negotiation of conflict resolution. Judicial procedure and rules of evidence. Basic principles of forensics, principals of psychology and psychiatry related to criminal behavior, laws relating to forfeiture of property by felons. Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management and performance evaluation. Skills or Abilities Identify and recommend realistic alternative solutions to problems. Organize, interpret and apply legal principals. Analyze facts, evidence and precedent, properly interpret evaluate and make decisions in accordance with the law. Research, analyze and prepare legal documents, draft complex legal papers, reports and memoranda, set forth findings of facts and decisions in concise written form. Effectively and persuasively argue facts, evidence precedent and recommendations to judges and juries. Present cases to the court skillfully and at a level sufficient to meet opposing counsel. Withstand intense pressures of trial practice. Reasonable Accommodations Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr