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Government
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Min 4 yrs required
Deputy District Attorney III Duties: Participates in the daily preparation and presentation of criminal prosecution proceedings on behalf of County. Assists the District Attorney in the administration and direction of the activities of the office of the District Attorney. Performs advanced, professional legal work in the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office. Assignments may include the handling of significant legal or public relations issues. Serves as a confidential employee and carries out the policies of the District Attorney. Performs other work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the District Attorney who reviews the work primarily through results attained. Initiates and prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases. Reviews police reports and makes initial charging decisions. Presents cases to Court or Jury. Prepares cases for, and presents matters to, Grand Jury. Performs legal research. Prepares and argues pretrial motions and probation violations. Represent the State at sentencings and makes appropriate recommendations. Consults with and advises police agencies in the course of investigations. Prepares for trials, including contacting witnesses and reviewing cases. Initiates and prosecutes probation violations and revocations arising out of criminal convictions and violations of diversion agreements. Assists law enforcement agencies in the application for arrest and search warrants. May be involved as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office, other divisions of the District Attorney’s Office, and local law enforcement agencies. May perform prosecution duties related to support enforcement. Provides liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and outside agencies when the District Attorney is unavailable. May assist the District Attorney in preparation of the annual budget. Provides, on emergency or a scheduled basis, off-hour, and on-call services to police agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends. Assists the District Attorney in the preparation and implementation of Office policies and procedures. May be responsible for special prosecutions and research projects. May assist the District Attorney with periodic performance evaluations of other deputy district attorneys or support staff, including recommendations for the hiring, promotion and discharge of such personnel. Is responsible for the management of case load allocations to lower level deputy district attorneys. Assists in providing training and guidance to law enforcement agencies. May be involved in job-related civic and educational activities.
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law; Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar; 4 years’ experience as a duly licensed attorney practicing criminal law; and, 2+ years’ experience in supervision/management of an attorneys staff in a law firm or a District Attorney’s Office, or, 4+ years of progressively responsible experience as a County Deputy District Attorney. Must also be a member of the Oregon State Bar and engage in continuing education during their tenure on the job. Ability to analyze and apply rules, policies, procedures, and statutes to the decision making process as it applies to the District Attorney’s programs and functions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, other employees, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents (both legal and evidentiary) and to communicate and advocate those principles in common terms and language. Ability to teach legal principles and procedure to police agencies and community members.
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