THE POSITION:
Essential functions: Prosecute Juvenile and Dependency
criminal cases on behalf of the people of the State of Oregon in
Douglas County; review criminal and measure 11 police reports,
determine if all investigation is complete; interview and select
appropriate witnesses; interview victims and conduct legal
research. 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 and consult with other
staff; law enforcement and medical staff on criminal matters, court
policies and procedures and options for prosecution and
disposition. Requires regular and consistent attendance.
SALARY:
$3,836 - $5,590 per month depending on experience and training, plus
excellent benefit package including retirement.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree. At time of appointment, must be a
member of the Oregon Bar Association and possess a valid Oregon
driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes, case law and
administrative rules dealing with the criminal law and related
areas; knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the District
Attorney’s Office; knowledge of the principles, methods and
practices of legal research and investigation; knowledge of judicial
procedure and rules of evidence; ability to plan, prepare,
present and conduct case strategies for criminal or civil cases;
ability to interpret and explain case law, statutes, ordinances and
procedures; ability to manage heavy case loads and maintain
appropriate records, logs and case files; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
agencies and the general public and the ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in the office or courtroom, but also
requires traveling to meetings and Justice Courts. Position
requires bending, color identification, gripping with hands and
fingers, keyboarding, hearing voice conversation, occasionally
lifting/carrying up to 14 pounds, operating passenger vehicles,
reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, sitting, standing, kneeling
and walking.
DRIVING RECORD:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the
interview a Court Print driving history obtained from the DMV.
Please allow 5-7 days for delivery and longer for out of state.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a
pre-employment chemical detention screen conducted at County’s
expense.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION:
Finalist must undergo and successfully complete a thorough
background investigation including a criminal history check through
the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS).
