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Deputy District Attorney 2

Multnomah County · Portland, OR · 3 mo ago
Legal$5k–$7k/moFull-time

The Opportunity

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office invites skilled attorneys with a commitment to justice to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney 2 (DDA 2).

TO QUALIFY

  • At least 3 years of prior criminal prosecution experience or 8+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer
  • Prior jury trial experience
  • Member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar or awaiting Oregon bar acceptance or reciprocal admission
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries
  • Possess good judgment and organizational skills; effectively work with others; comprehend and follow complex instructions; interpret and implement legal analysis; deal tactfully with the public
  • Valid driver's license

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

  • Initial review of application materials for minimum qualifications
  • Oral exams and consideration of top candidates: The Chief Deputy District Attorneys will select finalists from their scored interviews and forward those candidates to the District Attorney and his First Assistant for a second round of interviews and final selection
  • Background and reference checks: Finalists must pass a thorough background and reference check

DEPARTMENT

Non-Departmental

JOB TYPE

Regular Represented

EXEMPTION STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

CLOSING DATE

The Opportunity: The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office invites skilled attorneys with a commitment to justice to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney 2 (DDA 2). The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting offenders accused of committing state and municipal law violations within Multnomah County.

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT

1200 S.W. First Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204 (Multnomah County Central Courthouse)
1120 S.W. Third Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204 (Multnomah County Justice Center)
18480 S.E. Stark St., Portland Oregon 97233 (East Multnomah County Courthouse)
1401 N.E. 68th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97213 (Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center)

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT

This recruitment may be used to fill positions at various locations listed above.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 3 years of prior criminal prosecution experience or 8+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer
  • Prior jury trial experience
  • Member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar or awaiting Oregon bar acceptance or reciprocal admission
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries
  • Possess good judgment and organizational skills; effectively work with others; comprehend and follow complex instructions; interpret and implement legal analysis; deal tactfully with the public
  • Valid driver's license

REFERRED TO AS

Deputy District Attorney 2s are assigned to minor felony cases within our office. The primary duties for this position include but is not limited to the following:

  • Review police reports and evidence to make an informed charging decision in a wide variety of felony criminal offenses
  • Advise both law enforcement and community members regarding legal questions and procedures
  • Prepare felony cases for trial including developing a trial strategy, preparing witnesses and drafting legal motions and memoranda
  • Negotiate case resolutions with defense counsel; analyze admissibility and determine presentation of witnesses and evidence; prepare legal briefs and litigate pre-trial motions
  • Appear in court and represent the State of Oregon in arraignments, grand jury proceedings, all phases of trial, entries of plea, sentencing hearings and probation violation hearings

OTHER

  • Candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check and post-offer urine drug screen
  • During the interview process, you will be asked to sign a disclosure statement about the arrests and convictions of immediate family members and close relations pursuant to our policy regarding Outside Associations.

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