Chief Deputy District Attorney

The Lincoln County District Attorneys Office is looking for an enthusiastic passionate and dynamic individual to add to their team as the Chief Deputy District Attorney. The person in this role will represent the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer in the prosecution of major criminal actions including but not limited to aggravated i.e. death penalty cases sodomy cases etc.

This position is also responsible for supervising all Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) in preparation and presentation of criminal and/or child support enforcement prosecution proceedings on behalf of Lincoln County.

JOB FUNCTIONSConduct criminal prosecution in Circuit Court proceedings:

• Act as Circuit Court trial team leader and assumes responsibility for organizing trial team agenda and presentations of cases.
• Charge offenses by information or indictment.
• Draft documents motions orders memoranda diversion agreements and search and arrest warrants with supporting affidavits.
• Assume primary responsibility for the most serious offenses i.e. aggravated /death penalty cases sexual abuse and sodomy serious and complex cases.
• Communicate with defense attorneys on matters regarding resolution of cases discovery and pretrial situations.
• Prepare witness lists and trial notes.
• Research legal issues and confers with citizen witnesses and police officers.
• Present evidence and argument at arraignments release hearings hearings on motions trials Grand Jury proceedings and mental commitment hearings.
• Prepare major felony cases for presentation to the Grand Jury.
• Conduct extensive pretrial investigation and preparation of complex cases.
• Engage in extensive pretrial motion practice in complex cases.
• Tries cases as lead counsel in trials of potentially long duration.

• Act as DA in DAs absence.
• Advise the DA regarding direction to the Case Manager for caseload assignments for each of the DDAs based on analysis of their skills and strengths.
• Develop recommend and implement policies procedures and educational programs.
• Coordinate and schedule training and education programs with outside agencies and personnel.
• Direct the efficient processing of cases according to law and office policies.
• Ensure consistent evaluation and handling of persons suspected of criminal conduct.
• Oversee conformance to legal and ethical standards.
• Ensure contacts with judges defense counsel police and corrections officers and the public comply with department policies.
• Serve as Chair or a member of numerous interdisciplinary teams as assigned by the DA and/or serves as an advisor to the Chair.
• Manage and supervises the court and trial coverage.
• Review and approves all appropriate vouchers and requests for payments in the absence of the Administrative Chief.
• Devise and implement forms and procedures to improve and expedite routine tasks of DDAs.
• Assist the DA in formulating and implementing office policies; meets with the DA and other agency heads (including Major Crime Team) to develop and improve policies and procedures.
• Appear at schools and other community groups for discussion of criminal justice system.

• Review police reports requests followup investigation by law enforcement often requiring a personal meeting to review the report and to evaluate witness statements to better direct investigation.
• Provide legal advice regarding criminal law and procedure to all law enforcement agencies within Lincoln County.
• Together with the DA supervises investigation of homicides and suspicious death cases activates major crime team and supervises their investigations in major felonies.
• Provide off hour and oncall services to law enforcement agencies and other DDAs requiring assistance during nights or weekends 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• Provide guidance to deputy district attorneys regarding department policies procedures and legal strategies.
• Keep informed of court decisions and legislation affecting criminal laws and other legal matters and educates deputy district attorneys.
• Conduct annual personnel evaluations of DDAs
• Meet on scheduled and unscheduled basis with staff to discuss and offer advice of special factual and legal issues in pending cases.
• Direct activities of 1 2 and 3 level deputy district attorneys as necessary.
• Ensure prosecution of cases is justified by sufficient admissible evidence.
• Serve as trial team leader aiding and advising to the DDAs regarding legal issues charging decisions negotiations offers trial strategy
• Develop and fosters a strong working relationship with each DDA.

Minimum Education Level:
Specifics: Graduation from an accredited law school

Minimum Experience Level:
Six years plus
Specifics: Progressively difficult and complex experiences as a trial attorney. Three years of experience as a DDA or its equivalent

Drivers License:
Oregon Drivers License required
Must obtain within 30 days of hire

Other Licenses:
Specifics: Member of Oregon State Bar at time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:
Prior management training and experience as a supervisor is preferred. Although the minimum requirement is 3 years as a deputy district attorney a candidate with major felony trial experience is preferred.


Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of criminal law and the practices and procedures of criminal prosecution.
• Considerable knowledge of courtroom and trial procedures.

• Analyze facts evidence and precedents and to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Superior communication skills.
• Appear effectively before a trial court.
• Exercise considerable judgment over case situations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with police agencies judges defense attorneys and the public.
• Convey information ideas and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors colleagues and individuals inside and outside the county using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g. word processing texts emails spreadsheets departmentspecific software).
• Effectively relate well with others including supervisors colleagues and individuals inside and outside the county. Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time and follows instructions policies and procedures. Meet productivity standards deadlines and work schedules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.