Deputy District Attorney 2 (Underfill) - Child Support Enforcement - District Attorney's Office

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The Marion County District Attorney's Office is responsible for seeking justice through:

• Promoting accountability for criminal offenders.
• Interpreting, enforcing, and executing law.
• Responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and
• Working cooperatively with members of the justice system.

• Review child support cases and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
• Communicate with customers and partner agencies regarding child support calculations, Oregon Laws/Federal Regulations, case status and enforcement activities.
• Coordinate with staff and investigator on child support enforcement issues, including locating and serving parties with legal documents.
• Prepare and litigate support enforcement dockets in circuit court.
• Represent the state in circuit court on cases involving family law matters relating to support establishment and enforcement.
• Negotiate resolution on certain child support issues.
• Prepare and file pleadings in Circuit Court.
• Review and respond to correspondence and phone calls from attorneys, case parties and other statewide child support offices.
• Attend occasional statewide child support meetings.
• Represent Marion County and/or the Oregon District Attorney’s Association at statewide meetings regarding the child support program.
• Prepare for administrative hearings, court hearings or trials; testify at administrative and judicial hearings as to reasoning for actions and other relevant information.
• Compose correspondence and communication with attorneys, parties, and other governmental agencies.
• Prepare judgments, miscellaneous motions, orders and other legal documents.

Deputy District Attorney 1

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from an accredited school of law and a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar; AND
2. Participation in an intern or clerkship with a law firm or DA's office, preferably involved in litigation of criminal cases; OR
3. Participation in an intern or clerkship with a trial or appellate judge with the assigned responsibility for deciding issues arising in criminal cases; OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.  Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.  The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. 
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.
• This position is represented by a union.
• Typical work schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical: Bending, carrying, grasping, handling, hearing (10 feet), lifting (10 pounds), reaching, repetitive motion of hands and wrists, seeing (10 feet), sitting for extended periods of time, talking and walking.

Mental: Independent judgment and action, customer service, decision making, use of discretion, interpersonal skills, understand, read, write and speak English, basic math skills, problem analysis, teamwork and training.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying.  Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.