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Deputy District Attorney 3

Douglas County

Roseburg, ORFull-timeup to $158K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
up to $158K/yr
Location
Roseburg, OR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Oregon Bar Association MemberDoctorate

Job overview

Douglas County is hiring a Deputy District Attorney 3. The Deputy District Attorney 3 reviews criminal cases, ensuring investigations are complete, selecting and interviewing witnesses and victims, and conducting legal research. This position involves drafting legal documents, filing formal charges, and participating in all court hearings and pre-trial motions. The role also includes advising law enforcement and medical staff on criminal matters and court policies.

Key focus areas include Review incoming police reports and determine if a crime occurred and prosecution is appropriate, Draft legal documents and file formal charges, and Participate in all court hearings and all pre-trial motions.

Successful candidates bring Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree, 4-6 Years Attorney Experience, and Oregon Bar Membership. Important skills include Legal Research, Draft Legal Documents, File Formal Charges, Courtroom Case Presentation, Analyze Facts, and Analyze Evidence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal ResearchDraft Legal DocumentsFile Formal ChargesCourtroom Case PresentationAnalyze FactsAnalyze EvidenceAnalyze CasesAnalyze StatutesAnalyze PrecedentsHandle Exhibits and DocumentsWrite Clear ReportsWrite Concise RecordsWrite Legal DocumentsWrite Statistical DataCommunicate Effectively in Oral FormCommunicate Persuasively in Oral FormCommunicate Effectively in Written FormCommunicate Persuasively in Written FormManage Legal CasesPrepare Cases for TrialPresent Cases for TrialAnalyze and Evaluate Statements of WitnessesObtain EvidenceAnalyze Financial DataEffectively Negotiate Cases With Defense AttorneysSupervise Attorney and Support StaffProvide Advice and Guidance to Attorney and Support StaffMake Decisions IndependentlyUse Initiative and JudgmentWork IndependentlyUse Judgment During Stressful SituationsUse Time EfficientlyRemain Calm During Confrontational SituationsUse Good Judgment During Confrontational SituationsRemain Calm During High Pressure SituationsCourteously Meet and Deal Effectively With Others

Qualifications

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree4-6 Years Progressively Responsible Work Experience as an AttorneyOregon Bar Association MemberThorough Knowledge of Legal PrinciplesThorough Knowledge of Legal ProceduresThorough Knowledge of Legal TerminologyThorough Knowledge of Legal FormsThorough Knowledge of Legal AnalysisThorough Knowledge of Substantive Criminal LawThorough Knowledge of Civil LawThorough Knowledge of Civil Forfeiture LawsThorough Knowledge of Child Support Laws

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

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Deputy District Attorney 3

Location

Justice Building - Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00006

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

01/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description

  • Benefits

THE POSITION

Full time exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid Police and Fire PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

  • DDA3: Up to $157,913.60 DOQ

This position will serve in an at-will, exempt position under an elected official and is represented by AFSCME Local 3742-4.

Job Summary:

This position reviews criminal cases, determines all investigation is complete, reviews and selects appropriate witnesses, interviews witnesses, interviews victims, conducts legal research.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

  • Review incoming police reports & determine if a crime occurred and prosecution is appropriate, draft legal documents, file formal charges.

  • Participate in all court hearings and all pre-trial motions; prepare and present cases for adjudication and/or trial.

  • Advise law enforcement officials regarding procedural questions; participate in case investigation and evidence evaluation.

  • Advise & consult with other staff, law enforcement and medical staff on criminal matters, court policies and procedures, options in prosecution and disposition.

  • Attend educational conferences, seminars & meetings.

Marginal Functions:

  • May be required to represent the State in juvenile delinquency matters in judicial or administrative hearings.

  • May require traveling to multiple Justice Courts within Douglas County

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet the following qualifications

  • Deputy District Attorney 3:Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree and 4 - 6 years progressively responsible work experience as an attorney.

  • Oregon Bar Association Member

Knowledge of:Thorough knowledge of legal principles, procedures, terminology, forms and legal analysis; thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal (statutory and constitutional), civil including civil forfeiture laws, child support laws, tax and bankruptcy laws, administrative regulations and case law; thorough knowledge of administrative hearings, courtroom and trial procedures including state, federal, trial and appellate courts and Oregon rules of evidence; considerable knowledge of investigative techniques, scientific laboratory analysis techniques and procedures for case preparation.Skill in: Forceful courtroom case presentation; analyzing facts, evidence, cases, statutes, and precedents to arrive at logical conclusions; proper technique in handling exhibits and documents; writing clear and concise reports, records, legal documents and statistical data. Ability to:Communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written forms; manage legal cases including preparing and presenting cases for trial in court; analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses, victims and obtain evidence; analyze financial data as it pertains to child support enforcement; effectively negotiate cases with defense attorneys ; supervise and provide advice and guidance to attorney and support staff; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, establish or monitor new policy, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibility; work independently, use judgment during stressful situations and use time efficiently; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, clients, victims, witnesses, media, professionals, state agencies, law enforcement officials, attorneys, courts and the public.

Required:

  • Valid Oregon driver's license

  • Regular and consistent attendance

Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/risk/safety/driving.asp) as part of contingent offer of employment.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.

Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen conducted at County expense. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification (https://www.douglascountyor.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1123/Deputy-District-Attorney-3-PDF) .

If you have further questions about the position, contact Lisa Thompson by email at [email protected] ([email protected]?subject=Deputy%20District%20Attorney%201%20Recruitment)

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1640/Douglas-County-Statement-on-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-PDF)

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources: [email protected]

Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttps://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9 (https://www.douglascountyor.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4745/Douglas-County-Personnel-Rules---Rule-09) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

ph: (541) 440-4405

[email protected]

Employer

Douglas County (OR)

Address

1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone

541-464.6300541-440-4405

Website

https://douglascountyor.gov/

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