Deputy District Attorney: Prosecutor for Justice & Impact

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney 1 in Portland to prosecute state and municipal offenses. You may start in Intake, Misdemeanor Trial, or Domestic Violence units, handling charging decisions, court appearances, and negotiations with defense counsel.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D., Oregon State Bar admission, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required; positions may be filled at multiple locations

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Oregon State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Current Certified law students employed at MCDA or a law clerk with at least one year of experience in a prosecutor’s office.
• Active Oregon State Bar membership in good standing required before employment.

Responsabilidades

• Review police reports and evidence to inform charging decisions across misdemeanor and other cases.
• Advise law enforcement and community members on legal questions and procedures.
• Prepare misdemeanor cases for trial, develop trial strategy, and draft motions and memoranda.
• Participate in negotiations with defense counsel and advocate in court for the State of Oregon.
• Appear in court at arraignments, trial phases, plea entries, sentencing, and probation hearings.

Conhecimentos

Oral and written communication

Judgment & organizational skills

Team collaboration

Legal analysis & interpretation

Driver's license

Formação académica

J.D. from accredited law school

Oregon State Bar member in good standing

Current law student or law clerk with prosecutor’s office experience

Ferramentas

RegJIN

LEDS

NCIC

Odyssey

CRIMES

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney 1 in Portland to prosecute state and municipal offenses. You may start in Intake, Misdemeanor Trial, or Domestic Violence units, handling charging decisions, court appearances, and negotiations with defense counsel.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D., Oregon State Bar admission, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required; positions may be filled at multiple locations