Lincoln County
Deputy District Attorney 2 or 3 - Dedicated Prosecutor
Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon, United States, 97365
Deputy District Attorney (DDA 2/3)
Lincoln County is looking for a Deputy District Attorney (DDA 2 or 3) to assist in representing the State of Oregon as a trial lawyer, especially as it pertains to the Justice Reinvestment Act. The person in this role will also provide legal advice and assistance to law enforcement agencies in investigations at all hours of the day and night. The role will advise, counsel, and conduct special training for Deputy District Attorneys and all law enforcement agencies.
Salary $82,927.00 - $123,705.00 annually*
*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Responsibilities Charge and prosecute crimes in Lincoln County
Determine whether investigations are complete and sufficient for charging.
Analyze police reports and evidence of search warrant affidavits, review legal issues and request further investigations if necessary.
Interview, prepare, and subpoena witnesses to testify.
Prepare cases and paperwork for filing in the courts.
Negotiate with the defense bar.
Alert the District Attorney to potentially high‑profile or sensitive cases.
Manage all formal and bench probation cases.
Initiate motions to revoke probation, motion/order to show cause, subpoena witnesses, represent the State in probation revocation hearings and recommend sanctions if found in violation of probation.
Analyze probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with probation violation hearings, initiate and prosecute probation revocations arising out of felony convictions.
Review presumptive prison cases with Community Justice Department to determine whether an offender could be safely supervised in the community on a downward dispositional departure.
Meet with prospective downward departure candidates with approval of defense counsel and discuss the downward departure program and requirements.
Meet with Community Justice staff to provide a Prosecutor's perspective on case work and if the offender is meeting the goals of supervision.
Prepare for and appear in hearings, trials, court arraignments, and other miscellaneous proceedings, covering for other attorneys when necessary.
Provide assistance and advice to law enforcement and other partner agencies in investigating cases
Assist and advise law enforcement agencies.
Provide, on a scheduled basis, off‑hour, 24‑hour a‑day on‑call service to law enforcement agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends for major crime and crash teams.
Respond to crime scenes if asked by law enforcement agencies and at the direction of the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney.
Provide legal information to law enforcement in regard to unattended deaths, releases of bodies or determine if more investigation of a crime is necessary.
Other functions
Attend statewide and local meetings to discuss the value of the Dedicated Prosecutor model and discuss the working relationship between Community Justice and the District Attorney’s Office.
Take a leadership role in program and track statistics to be presented to all stakeholders.
Meet with Community Justice staff to provide a Prosecutor's perspective on case work.
Education Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school.
Experience
DDA 2: 2–3 years progressively difficult and complex experiences as a trial attorney.
DDA 3: 4–5 years progressively difficult and complex experiences as a trial attorney.
Licenses Required
Member of Oregon State Bar in good standing at time of hire.
Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a prosecutor's office (for both DDA 2 and DDA 3).
Knowledge of
Applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Principles and practices of negotiation / conflict resolution.
Principles and practices of criminal law and procedure.
Judicial procedure and rules of evidence.
Basic principles of forensics, principles of psychology and psychiatry related to criminal behavior, laws relating to forfeiture of property by felons.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management and performance evaluation.
Downward departure program and requirements.
Skills or abilities
Identify and recommend realistic alternative solutions to problems.
Analyze and assess risk of prospective downward departure individuals.
Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles.
Analyze and understand applicable, factual matters.
Analyze facts, evidence, and precedence, properly interpret, evaluate and make decisions in accordance with the law.
Conduct research on legal problems.
Research, analyze and prepare legal documents, draft complex legal papers, reports and memoranda, set forth findings of facts and decisions in concise written form.
Effectively and persuasively argue facts, evidence, precedence, and recommendations to judges and juries.
Present cases to the court skillfully and at a level sufficient to meet opposing counsel.
Withstand intense pressures of trial practice.
Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including the ability to obtain cooperation from young, reluctant and/or traumatized crime victims. Must often deal with dangerous and/or sociopathic individuals who threaten bodily harm.
Complete required number of continued legal education credits for each reporting period.
Work within the confines of the Ethical Rules set up by the Oregon State Bar.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department‑specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Working Conditions Job Conditions: May require evening and weekend work. May require carrying a cell phone on a scheduled basis to provide on‑call law enforcement assistance on a 24‑hour basis. Office setting embedded with the Community Justice Department.
Work Location: Lincoln County. Remote work possible.
Travel: Occasional travel with personal vehicle within the county or state may be required for meetings, training, and interviews with witnesses and victims.
Reasonable Accommodations Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Contact For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us.
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Salary $82,927.00 - $123,705.00 annually*
*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Responsibilities Charge and prosecute crimes in Lincoln County
Determine whether investigations are complete and sufficient for charging.
Analyze police reports and evidence of search warrant affidavits, review legal issues and request further investigations if necessary.
Interview, prepare, and subpoena witnesses to testify.
Prepare cases and paperwork for filing in the courts.
Negotiate with the defense bar.
Alert the District Attorney to potentially high‑profile or sensitive cases.
Manage all formal and bench probation cases.
Initiate motions to revoke probation, motion/order to show cause, subpoena witnesses, represent the State in probation revocation hearings and recommend sanctions if found in violation of probation.
Analyze probation violation reports to determine whether to proceed with probation violation hearings, initiate and prosecute probation revocations arising out of felony convictions.
Review presumptive prison cases with Community Justice Department to determine whether an offender could be safely supervised in the community on a downward dispositional departure.
Meet with prospective downward departure candidates with approval of defense counsel and discuss the downward departure program and requirements.
Meet with Community Justice staff to provide a Prosecutor's perspective on case work and if the offender is meeting the goals of supervision.
Prepare for and appear in hearings, trials, court arraignments, and other miscellaneous proceedings, covering for other attorneys when necessary.
Provide assistance and advice to law enforcement and other partner agencies in investigating cases
Assist and advise law enforcement agencies.
Provide, on a scheduled basis, off‑hour, 24‑hour a‑day on‑call service to law enforcement agencies requiring assistance during nights or weekends for major crime and crash teams.
Respond to crime scenes if asked by law enforcement agencies and at the direction of the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney.
Provide legal information to law enforcement in regard to unattended deaths, releases of bodies or determine if more investigation of a crime is necessary.
Other functions
Attend statewide and local meetings to discuss the value of the Dedicated Prosecutor model and discuss the working relationship between Community Justice and the District Attorney’s Office.
Take a leadership role in program and track statistics to be presented to all stakeholders.
Meet with Community Justice staff to provide a Prosecutor's perspective on case work.
Education Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school.
Experience
DDA 2: 2–3 years progressively difficult and complex experiences as a trial attorney.
DDA 3: 4–5 years progressively difficult and complex experiences as a trial attorney.
Licenses Required
Member of Oregon State Bar in good standing at time of hire.
Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a prosecutor's office (for both DDA 2 and DDA 3).
Knowledge of
Applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Principles and practices of negotiation / conflict resolution.
Principles and practices of criminal law and procedure.
Judicial procedure and rules of evidence.
Basic principles of forensics, principles of psychology and psychiatry related to criminal behavior, laws relating to forfeiture of property by felons.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management and performance evaluation.
Downward departure program and requirements.
Skills or abilities
Identify and recommend realistic alternative solutions to problems.
Analyze and assess risk of prospective downward departure individuals.
Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles.
Analyze and understand applicable, factual matters.
Analyze facts, evidence, and precedence, properly interpret, evaluate and make decisions in accordance with the law.
Conduct research on legal problems.
Research, analyze and prepare legal documents, draft complex legal papers, reports and memoranda, set forth findings of facts and decisions in concise written form.
Effectively and persuasively argue facts, evidence, precedence, and recommendations to judges and juries.
Present cases to the court skillfully and at a level sufficient to meet opposing counsel.
Withstand intense pressures of trial practice.
Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including the ability to obtain cooperation from young, reluctant and/or traumatized crime victims. Must often deal with dangerous and/or sociopathic individuals who threaten bodily harm.
Complete required number of continued legal education credits for each reporting period.
Work within the confines of the Ethical Rules set up by the Oregon State Bar.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department‑specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Working Conditions Job Conditions: May require evening and weekend work. May require carrying a cell phone on a scheduled basis to provide on‑call law enforcement assistance on a 24‑hour basis. Office setting embedded with the Community Justice Department.
Work Location: Lincoln County. Remote work possible.
Travel: Occasional travel with personal vehicle within the county or state may be required for meetings, training, and interviews with witnesses and victims.
Reasonable Accommodations Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Contact For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us.
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