Deputy District Attorney 1

Overview The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office invites skilled attorneys to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney 1 (DDA1). The office prosecutes state and municipal law violations within Multnomah County and emphasizes professionalism, fairness, and diversity. Responsibilities Review police reports and evidence to make an informed charging decision in a wide variety of misdemeanor criminal offenses. Advise law enforcement and community members regarding legal questions and procedures. Prepare misdemeanor cases for trial, including developing a trial strategy, preparing witnesses, and drafting legal motions and memoranda. Participate in case negotiations with defense counsel. Appear in court and represent the State of Oregon in arraignments, trial phases, plea entries, sentencing hearings, and probation violation hearings. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and eligible for reciprocity; active membership required before employment. Current certified law students employed at MCDA or a law clerk with a minimum of one year of experience in a prosecutor’s office. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries. Good judgment and organizational skills; ability to work with others, comprehend and follow complex instructions, interpret and implement legal analysis, and deal tactfully with the public. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Prior jury trial experience. Thorough knowledge of criminal law practice and rules of criminal procedure. Strong academic record. Resident of Multnomah County. Willingness to assist with complex major felony prosecution. Advanced knowledge of data systems such as RegJIN, LEDS, NCIC, Odyssey, and CRIMES. Benefits Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance through Cigna Health or Kaiser Permanente. Defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; county pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages). Generous paid leave. Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts. Free annual Tri‑Met bus pass. Wellness resources. EEO / Diversity Multnomah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and provide priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ preference is available to qualifying veterans under Oregon law. Recruiter Collette Carr – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io – Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Multnomah County