Deputy District Attorney I
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 14
Yamhill County has two regular fulltime position for a Deputy District Attorney I. The DDA I reviews prepares and tries criminal cases with the aim of protecting the public by delivering justice. May prosecute other functions designated by state statute. Provides advice to law enforcement agencies related to criminal matters. Performs legal research and writing and other related work as required.
Deputy District Attorneys are in a position of public trust. They are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards exhibit integrity and exercise good judgment and common sense with respect to their employment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the District Attorney Chief Deputy District Attorney or such other Senior Deputy District Attorneys as directed. Work is reviewed for conformance with state statutes case law legal ethics other professional practices and standards department policies and practices and overall results obtained.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision is not generally a responsibility of this position. Some supervision over law clerks or legal interns may be assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:- Prepares criminal matters for and represents the State at trial appeal and related hearings.
- Screens criminal complaints brought to the district attorneys attention by law enforcement personnel.
- Assists the district attorney in preparing or trying criminal or quasicriminal cases and in administrative matters when so requested.
- Provides legal assistance and advice to law enforcement agencies in criminal matters; is available for oncall assignment for such advice and assistance.
- Prepares discovery arrest and search warrant affidavits extradition requisitions and other investigatory and pretrial procedures.
- Conducts legal research necessary for case preparation and/or office management to broaden legal background; maintains knowledge of current case law and legislation affecting state criminal laws.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
The Benefits
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8hr day).
- Police & Fire PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to 2025 plan year. *
- Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
*Subject to the YCDDA Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).
Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a smalltown community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I9 and the EVerify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources ator via email at .
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader).
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources ator via email at .
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Legal principles practices court rules and terminology.
- Oregon State Bar Rules of Professional Ethics
- Rules of Yamhill County Circuit Court
SKILL IN:- Professional courtroom presentation of cases. Oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries.
- Effectively work with others as part of a team.
- Possess good judgment honesty and integrity.
ABILITY TO:- Analyze facts evidence and precedents to arrive at logical conclusions and to set forth findings of fact and decisions in concise written forms.
- Interact effectively and professionally with the public witnesses victims and law enforcement personnel.
- Stay ahead of deadlines.
- Accept responsibility for work and prioritize workrelated tasks appropriately.
- Attend work in person as scheduled and/or required by management. This is not a teleworking position.
- Professionally and tactfully manage conflict and sensitive situations.
Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of law. Prior legal experience is desirable but not required.
Must either be a member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing at the time of appointment a member of another state bar with the ability to obtain reciprocal admission to the Oregon State Bar. or registered for the July 2025 bar exam. If taking the July 2025 bar exam employment is conditioned upon passage of the exam and subsequent admission to the Oregon State Bar. Must maintain membership in good standing through the term of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.Work Environment/Physical Demands
The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to stand walk reach bend or lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 30 pounds occasionally.
Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
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The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully.Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the aboveso that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Employment Type
Full-Time
