- THE POSITION
Full time exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid Police and Fire PERS retirement after required waiting periods.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.- DDA1: Starting at $103,792.00
This position will serve in an at-will, exempt position under an elected official and is represented by AFSCME Local 3742-4.
Recent graduates that have taken the Oregon State Bar exam are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
This position reviews criminal cases, determines all investigation is complete, reviews and selects appropriate witnesses, interviews witnesses, interviews victims, conducts legal research.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.- Review incoming police reports & determine if a crime occurred and prosecution is appropriate, draft legal documents, file formal charges.
- Participate in all court hearings and all pre-trial motions; prepare and present cases for adjudication and/or trial.
- Advise law enforcement officials regarding procedural questions; participate in case investigation and evidence evaluation.
- Advise & consult with other staff, law enforcement and medical staff on criminal matters, court policies and procedures, options in prosecution and disposition.
- Attend educational conferences, seminars & meetings.
Marginal Functions:- May be required to represent the State in juvenile delinquency matters in judicial or administrative hearings.
- May require traveling to multiple Justice Courts within Douglas County
- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet the following qualifications
- Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
Required:- Valid Oregon driver's license
- Regular and consistent attendance
- SCREENING & EVALUATION
While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.
Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen conducted at County expense. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.
If you have further questions about the position, contact Lisa Thompson by email at Lisa.Thompson@douglascountyor.gov
Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources: hr@co.douglas.or.us
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