Deputy District Attorney I

Polk County, Oregon; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Personal leave

PERS - employer funded

Health benefits

Life insurance

Optional benefits including benefits,

PSLF program

Job summary

Polk County, Oregon seeks an attorney to perform functions for the District Attorney's Office, including criminal case intake, guidance to law enforcement, and appearances before grand juries and state courts. Primary caseload covers misdemeanor and simple felonies from report submission to resolution.

The position requires a law degree, Oregon Bar membership in good standing, and preferred practice experience. Valid driver’s license and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Member of the Oregon Bar at the time of appointment and remain in good standing.
• Prefer some experience in the practice of law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of the District Attorney's Office, including criminal case intake and guidance to law enforcement.
• Appear before the grand jury, circuit and juvenile courts.
• Carry primary caseload responsibility for misdemeanor and simple felony cases from submission of reports to final resolution.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Attorneys are assigned to perform some or all functions of the District Attorney's Office, including criminal case intake, guidance to law enforcement, appearances before the grand jury, circuit and juvenile courts, and to serve in other areas as directed. Primary caseload responsibility involves misdemeanor and simple felony criminal cases from submission of reports to final resolution.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited school of law. Member of the Oregon Bar at the time of appointment and remain in good standing. Prefer some experience in the practice of law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Polk County, the Organization:

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Our Community:

Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.

The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.

Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.

Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.