Senior Deputy District Attorney (District Attor...

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Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• This position includes a market adjustment to the salary. All County market adjustments are considered temporary and may be increased, decreased, or eliminated at any time depending on a change in triggering market event(s).
• Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record (https://cms2.revize.com/revize/jacksoncountyor/Document%20Center/Departments/Human%20Resources/JC%20Driving%20Policy.pdf) (Download PDF reader). (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy (https://cms2.revize.com/revize/jacksoncountyor/Document%20Center/Departments/Human%20Resources/JC_Drug%20and%20Alcohol%20Policy.pdf (Download PDF reader). (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
• The is a non-represented position. (Management/Confidential)

Job Duties and Requirements
Position Summary
Plans, organizes, performs, and coordinates the prosecution of criminal cases for the County. Prepares and tries the more complex felony cases. Provides training and lead direction to less experienced deputy district attorneys.

Supervision Exercised
May act as a lead or supervisor to various classifications.

Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Provides lead direction and guidance to staff; assists deputy district attorneys in areas such as defining issues, providing advice and developing case strategy. Provides training and motivation to make full use of individual capabilities. Prepares and gives performance evaluations for assigned staff. Aids in the interviewing and selection of new attorneys. Oversees the implementation of office procedures and regulations.
• Coordinates assigned activities to achieve goals with budgeted funds and available personnel; plans and organizes workloads, monitors progress, makes changes as needed to meet goals and demands.
• Supervises homicide investigations and other police investigations when required by law or circumstance.
• Plans, prepares, and/or coordinates and oversees the preparation of major felony cases; researches legal issues and conducts or oversees thorough investigation of facts and information; reviews and drafts, or directs the preparation of legal documents. Organizes case for courtroom presentation and conducts the prosecution of cases.
• Presents and conducts courtroom proceedings; determines strategy, organization, evidence presentation, appearance of witnesses, and jury instructions.
• Remains current on new laws, regulations, and procedures and interprets information to advise staff or subordinates of any applicable changes in procedures to reflect revised legal requirements.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public, victims, and others regarding general legal principles, the court process, and other related matters.
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; advises, assists, and trains subordinates as necessary; initiates and implements disciplinary actions; conducts performance appraisals of subordinates; participates in the selection of new employees, and makes recommendations regarding the transfer and termination of subordinate employees.
• Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
• Attends and participates in required trainings.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.
• Working irregular hours is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes, case law and administrative rules dealing with the criminal law and related areas.
• Knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the District Attorney's Office.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and writing.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles.
• Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of evidence.
• Ability to conduct legal research, analysis, and to draft legal memorandums and other pleadings.
• Ability to plan, prepare, present, and conduct case strategies for criminal cases.
• Ability to interpret and explain case law, statutes, ordinances, and procedures.
• Ability to manage heavy case loads and maintain appropriate records, logs, and case files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor Degree AND four years criminal law experience; OR
• Juris Doctor Degree and any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Licenses, Certificates and Other
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Member in good standing of the State Bar of Oregon.