Deputy District Attorney

Defends the Federal and State constitutions. Acts as an officer of the Court and deputy to the chief law enforcement official in the county. Performs functions of a deputy district attorney at the misdemeanor/felony/circuit court level.

Responsibilities

• Reviews reports from various police agencies and makes charging decisions
• Prepares charging documents and cases for trial
• Prepares witnesses and assists victims
• Conducts legal research and briefs issues for hearings
• Handles motion practice and represents the state at court proceedings
• Offers legal advice to police, county, and state officials
• Reports to crime scenes when called
• Participates in an on-call list rotation for after-hours access for local law enforcement agencies

Requirements

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar Association
• Current Driver License and ability to safely operate a passenger vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Proficient computer and word processing skills
• Commitment to teamwork and strong motivation to work with different agencies and individuals in dealing with crime
• Respect for a wide range of lifestyles, sensitivity to difficult issues, and a positive outlook
• Ability to prioritize work and work alone with little or no supervision at times
• Ability to remain firm in efforts to seek justice

Lateral placement possible based on experience at the appropriate salary level.

Pay

Effective July 1, 2026, starting salaries:

• DAII - $8,318.00 per month
• DAIII - $10,173.00 per month
• DAIV - $12,521.00 per month