Deputy District Attorney I (We are qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness) Job at Jefferson County, (OR)
JOB
Jefferson County is seeking applicants for two Deputy District Attorney I positions$10,000 Hiring Bonus! and up to $2000 Moving Expenses!Next review of applications: 4/10/23The Deputy District Attorney I reviews, prepares and tries criminal cases in Jefferson County; presents juvenile delinquency and dependency cases in juvenile court; provides related legal advice to law enforcement agencies and the juvenile department; and other functions as required; performs related legal research and writing. Primary caseload responsibility involves misdemeanor level crimes and violations.This position works under the direction of the District Attorney and Senior Deputy who provides consultation on unusual or difficult cases, department policy and interpretation of such policy, and review of work for conformance to accepted legal practices and standards, and office policy. Supervision of other specific personnel is not a responsibility of this position. However, supervisory authority is exercised over staff who participate in document preparation or court presentation.Benefits of working for Jefferson County! -Affordable medical/vision/dental insurance at $118/month for family coverage -Paid vacation and sick leave that starts accruing your first month -PERS retirement plan (employee/employer contribution rates vary) -9 paid holidays -Work in beautiful central Oregon -The County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examine investigation reports and determine if further investigation is needed; file charges as appropriate.Prepare or assist in preparation of affidavits, search warrants, arrest warrants, legal memoranda, motions, court orders, and other legal documents filed in court; researches legal issues when needed.Appear as scheduled in circuit court for arraignments, release hearings, motion hearings, plea proceedings, and sentencing, and trials to present the state's case and argument before a judge or jury.Meet with and interview victims and other witnesses; identify necessary witnesses for hearings or trial and direct the preparation of subpoenas and other notices of court events.Discuss appropriate placements or sanctions for youth offenders or wards of the Court with Juvenile Department.Cover cases for other attorneys, review case file, staff with attorney responsible for cases if unavailable, discuss case with Victims Assistance, victim, arresting officer, probation officer.Try cases as assigned, to include but not limited to: felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, dependency, forfeiture and civil commitment cases. Direct additional investigation, meet with witnesses for preparation of case presentation, request follow-up with agencies, prepare for trials, contested hearings, and sentencing, study reports and the law, review prior case proceedings, conduct jury selection, prepare jury instructions and verdict forms, present evidence and argument.Negotiate case resolution with defense as appropriate, and in accordance with the facts of the case, the law and office policy.As assigned, prepare cases for presentation to the grand jury, interview witnesses, advise grand jury on law, complete indictments, warrants, and other documents pertaining to the grand jury as required.As assigned, prepare and present cases at trial in circuit court which includes subpoena and interview of witnesses, and preparation of jury instructions and verdict forms, presentation of evidence and argument.Available to consult and advise police on an on-call basis pertaining to investigations and related legal questions.Perform related work as required for all duties outlined above and any other duties as assigned.Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and office.Required to become a county resident within 12 months of employment and maintain residency as a condition of employment.On-call availability 24 hours a day/7 days a week as back up or assistance to District Attorney and Chief District Attorney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Come join our team in beautiful central Oregon! Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.If you are a Veteran and wish to request Veterans' preference credit, please click HERE to complete the Veterans' preference form and upload with the required documentation as part of your application.
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Jefferson County is seeking applicants for two Deputy District Attorney I positions$10,000 Hiring Bonus! and up to $2000 Moving Expenses!Next review of applications: 4/10/23The Deputy District Attorney I reviews, prepares and tries criminal cases in Jefferson County; presents juvenile delinquency and dependency cases in juvenile court; provides related legal advice to law enforcement agencies and the juvenile department; and other functions as required; performs related legal research and writing. Primary caseload responsibility involves misdemeanor level crimes and violations.This position works under the direction of the District Attorney and Senior Deputy who provides consultation on unusual or difficult cases, department policy and interpretation of such policy, and review of work for conformance to accepted legal practices and standards, and office policy. Supervision of other specific personnel is not a responsibility of this position. However, supervisory authority is exercised over staff who participate in document preparation or court presentation.Benefits of working for Jefferson County! -Affordable medical/vision/dental insurance at $118/month for family coverage -Paid vacation and sick leave that starts accruing your first month -PERS retirement plan (employee/employer contribution rates vary) -9 paid holidays -Work in beautiful central Oregon -The County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examine investigation reports and determine if further investigation is needed; file charges as appropriate.Prepare or assist in preparation of affidavits, search warrants, arrest warrants, legal memoranda, motions, court orders, and other legal documents filed in court; researches legal issues when needed.Appear as scheduled in circuit court for arraignments, release hearings, motion hearings, plea proceedings, and sentencing, and trials to present the state's case and argument before a judge or jury.Meet with and interview victims and other witnesses; identify necessary witnesses for hearings or trial and direct the preparation of subpoenas and other notices of court events.Discuss appropriate placements or sanctions for youth offenders or wards of the Court with Juvenile Department.Cover cases for other attorneys, review case file, staff with attorney responsible for cases if unavailable, discuss case with Victims Assistance, victim, arresting officer, probation officer.Try cases as assigned, to include but not limited to: felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, dependency, forfeiture and civil commitment cases. Direct additional investigation, meet with witnesses for preparation of case presentation, request follow-up with agencies, prepare for trials, contested hearings, and sentencing, study reports and the law, review prior case proceedings, conduct jury selection, prepare jury instructions and verdict forms, present evidence and argument.Negotiate case resolution with defense as appropriate, and in accordance with the facts of the case, the law and office policy.As assigned, prepare cases for presentation to the grand jury, interview witnesses, advise grand jury on law, complete indictments, warrants, and other documents pertaining to the grand jury as required.As assigned, prepare and present cases at trial in circuit court which includes subpoena and interview of witnesses, and preparation of jury instructions and verdict forms, presentation of evidence and argument.Available to consult and advise police on an on-call basis pertaining to investigations and related legal questions.Perform related work as required for all duties outlined above and any other duties as assigned.Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and office.Required to become a county resident within 12 months of employment and maintain residency as a condition of employment.On-call availability 24 hours a day/7 days a week as back up or assistance to District Attorney and Chief District Attorney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Come join our team in beautiful central Oregon! Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.If you are a Veteran and wish to request Veterans' preference credit, please click HERE to complete the Veterans' preference form and upload with the required documentation as part of your application.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.