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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

DA - DEPUTY DIST ATTORNEY I

Prineville, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$97K/yr - $129K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy District Attorney I for the Crook County District Attorney's Office. The role involves assisting the District Attorney in prosecuting adult and juvenile criminal cases, performing case intake, and participating in various court proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of adult and juvenile criminal actions in Circuit Court

The DDA I 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

Primary caseload will include misdemeanor adult cases, juvenile cases, child support enforcement, and traffic offenses

May be assigned greater responsibilities, including special case assignments and opportunities to appear at Grand Jury and handle felony criminal cases

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 in accordance with the facts, laws, and office policy

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

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 assigned

Qualification

Law DegreeOregon State Bar membershipCriminal prosecution knowledgeCourtroom proceduresLegal research skillsNegotiation techniquesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork