Deputy District Attorney I - Criminal Prosecution

Polk County (OR); Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

8 hours vacation earned monthly

8 hours sick leave earned monthly

4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each FY

PERS - 100% employer funded

Full health benefits for employee and

Optional benefits (life, disability, 2

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Polk County, the Oregon District Attorney's Office, is seeking a licensed attorney to perform several functions in criminal law, including intake, guidance to law enforcement, and appearances before the grand jury and various courts. The role focuses on misdemeanor and simple felony cases from intake to resolution, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school and an active Oregon Bar member in good standing.

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 criminal case intake and guidance to law enforcement.
• Appear before the grand jury, circuit and juvenile courts.
• Handle misdemeanor and simple felony cases from submission of reports to final resolution.

Skills

Legal experience

Oregon Bar member

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Polk County, the Oregon District Attorney's Office, is seeking a licensed attorney to perform several functions in criminal law, including intake, guidance to law enforcement, and appearances before the grand jury and various courts. The role focuses on misdemeanor and simple felony cases from intake to resolution, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school and an active Oregon Bar member in good standing.