DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

(The following description of duties is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management)

• Prepares and presents primarily criminal misdemeanor cases for prosecution in Justice and Circuit Courts.
• Reviews evidence to determine that all investigations are complete; selects and interviews appropriate witnesses; conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and makes court appearances.
• Performs intake and screenings procedures; reviews evidence; determines appropriate charges and prepares pleadings.
• Reviews search warrants as requested by police officers.
• Prepares and presents felony cases to grand jury and prosecutes those cases to the Circuit Court as needed.
• Advises law enforcement officials regarding legal questions and procedures.
• Initiates and prosecutes court and administrative action in child support matters.
• Initiates and prosecutes Juvenile Cases.
• Collaborates with community partners and state agencies to ensure appropriate services are provided to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• Oversee case maintenance and legal paperwork of legal support staff.
• Represents the District Attorney before the Court, public and other agencies.
• Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel and the public.
• Regular physical attendance at the employer's facility is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED OF THIS POSITION
Thorough knowledge of: Oregon criminal and civil laws; rules of evidence and regulations; legal practices, procedures and terminology; investigation techniques and court procedures.
Reasonable knowledge of: modern personnel practices and procedures.
Skill in: courtroom presentations; verbal debate and argument; reading comprehension; analysis and application of legal principles.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal tactfully with the public, criminal justice and court officers; use initiative and judgment; work with independence; deal effectively with superiors, peers, subordinates, private attorneys and law enforcement officials; comprehend and follow complex instructions; learn, interpret and implement legal procedural rules and requirements; prepare legal documents; organize legal tasks and analyze facts;

GUIDELINES
Work is performed under Federal, State, County and department laws, administration rules, directives, regulations, policies and procedures. This employee uses considerable judgment, initiative and experience to follow and apply all laws, rules and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment and is generally sedentary. However, some bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 35 pounds, carrying, reaching, pushing, standing and walking up and down stairs may be required. A reasonable amount of driving is required.