Deputy District Attorney: Trial & Negotiation Expert

Oregon Counties; Oregon; On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Counties offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the ins and outs of criminal law by handling a variety of cases from the very beginning. You will quickly gain practical experience across essential legal processes.

In your first year you will learn how to navigate the court system, assess charges and plea offers, and negotiate with defense attorneys to achieve fair outcomes for the community. You will observe how a prosecutor's decisions shape case outcomes and build professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Learn the ins and outs of criminal law from case start to finish.
• Develop courtroom and negotiation skills in a real-office setting.
• Gain understanding of charging decisions and plea strategies.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the court system and manage the docket efficiently.
• Review criminal cases, decide charges, and advise on plea offers.
• Develop negotiation skills with defense attorneys to seek fair outcomes.

Skills

Court system navigation

Plea negotiation

Criminal procedure basics

Job description

Oregon Counties offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the ins and outs of criminal law by handling a variety of cases from the very beginning. You will quickly gain practical experience across essential legal processes.

In your first year you will learn how to navigate the court system, assess charges and plea offers, and negotiate with defense attorneys to achieve fair outcomes for the community. You will observe how a prosecutor's decisions shape case outcomes and build professional judgment.