Da - Deputy Dist Attorney II

The Crook County District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Oregon prosecuting adult and juvenile criminal cases and child support enforcement in Circuit Court.  The District Attorney’s Office seeks justice by fairly and impartially enforcing laws and advocating for victim’s rights. It is the mission of the Crook County District Attorney’s Office to seek justice, promote community safety, and uphold the law. We vigorously and impartially pursue this mission with fairness, integrity and honor and in a manner that promotes public trust in the criminal justice system and serves our community. 
 
The Crook County District Attorney’s Office is located in beautiful Central Oregon. Crook County is the fastest growing county in Oregon, yet maintains its small town charm. As a DDA in a small office, you will have more opportunities for career growth and gain valuable experience working on a broad range of cases. This includes the ability to handle serious offenses more quickly than in larger offices. Employees enjoy work-life balance with easy access to numerous outdoor recreational activities. Prineville is located just a short distance from the Redmond Airport.
 
Crook County offers an excellent benefits package, including vacation and sick leave, an employee retirement plan (Police/Fire PERS), quality health and dental insurance coverage, and payment of Oregon State Bar dues. 

*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the assigned department. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. 

• Represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of adult and juvenile criminal actions in Circuit Court. The DDA II assists the District Attorney in performing the functions of the District Attorney, including, but not limited to, grand jury, arraignments, release hearings, restitution hearings, plea/sentencing hearings, probation and revocation hearings, contempt, civil commitments, juvenile and child support hearings, and jury trials. 
• Perform case intake, which includes reviewing police reports, determining if further investigation is needed and determining which charges, if any, will be filed and against whom; files charges by Information or Indictment on behalf of the District Attorney.
• Participate in crime scene investigations when called out by law enforcement; review crime scenes and advise on seizure of evidence; assist investigators with search warrant affidavits. 
• Participate in  a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 availability for law enforcement.  
• Screening, issuing, and appearing at Grand jury and trial work involving felony cases, including felony traffic cases and felony property offenses. Prepares and presents cases for grand jury, as assigned, by preparing documents, conducting hearings, interviewing witnesses, advising grand jury on legal instructions and law, and completing indictments, warrants, or other documents as required. 
• May mentor DDA I attorneys and include them as second chairs for hearings and trial.
• Prepare motions, orders, memoranda, diversion agreements, and search/arrest warrants with supporting affidavits.
• Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in accordance with facts, laws and office policies. 
• Present evidence and argument in accordance to the law and office policies at arraignments, release hearings, motions hearings, trials, and grand jury proceedings. 
• Perform other business duties as needs assigned. 

• Knowledge and Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil laws and the practices and procedures of criminal prosecution. 
  • Thorough knowledge of courtroom and trial procedures, rules of evidence, and professional responsibility and ethics.
  • Thorough knowledge of judicial and administrative proceedings, statutes, detention, arrest, search and seizure, self-incrimination, right to counsel.
  • Techniques of persuasion
  • Laws and procedures of extradition.
  • Legal research procedures and methods
  • Principles and techniques of negotiation; sentencing guidelines; police investigation techniques; professional responsibility and ethics. 
  • Working knowledge of principles and practices of criminal law; rules of evidence; rules and caselaw relating to grand jury proceedings, criminal proceedings; other criminal procedures and prosecutorial immunity and liability.
  • Basic principles of forensics, principles of psychology and psychiatry related to criminal behavior, law relating to forfeiture of property by felons. 
  • Skill in business software programs along with Microsoft Office products.
  • Analyze and organize facts, evidence, and other case documentation; research, analyze and prepare legal documents; develop effective strategies and legal pleadings; effectively and persuasively present facts, evidence, precedents and recommendations to judges and juries.
  • Provide accurate and practical legal advice
  • Obtain cooperation from young, reluctant and/or traumatized crime victims.
  • Negotiate, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, law enforcement, court personnel, prosecuting and defense attorneys and the public. 

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  Ability to: 

  • Think conceptually and get to the heart of a problem. 
    • Analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and reach logical and ethical conclusions.
    • Work both independently and as a team.
    • Effectively and persuasively present facts, evidence, precedents and recommendations in Court.
    • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
    • Interpret applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, court staff, county officials and the general public.
    • Make effective decisions under stress, meet deadlines and multitask.
    • Represent the policies, goals and priorities of the elected District Attorney in interactions with team members, criminal justice partners, and the community.

• Education – Law Degree from an accredited law school. 
• 3 years of increasingly responsible legal experience or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
• Must be a member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar. 
• Current Oregon driver’s license.

• Prior to or on date of hire:
  • Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
  • Able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. 
  • Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts.

• The duties outlined in this job description are not all inclusive and additional duties and tasks will be assigned as required.  

• This position is ‘at-will’, and either Crook County or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause. 

• Work location is 260 NW Second Street, Prineville, OR

• Fair Labor Standards Classification: Exempt
• Crook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.