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WorkSource Oregon Deputy District Attorney in LA GRANDE, Oregon
Performs professional legal work in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of the cases prosecuted by the District Attorney; provides legal advice and services to County officials; performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: * Doctor of jurisprudence degree, preferably supplemented by experience in the prosecution, function, or any equivalent combination of experience and training to perform the described duties. * Must be a member of the Oregon State Bar Association. * Valid driver\'s license. * Experience as a Deputy District Attorney or significant equivalent work. Specific experience in criminal prosecutions. DUTIES: * Prepares and presents cases for trial which includes reviewing the case, determining if the investigation is complete, interviewing and selecting appropriate witnesses, conducting legal research, preparing witnesses to present testimony, conducting direct and cross-examination, and drafting legal documents. * Performs in-take procedures which includes reviewing incoming police reports and determining which charges, if any, will be filed and against whom on behalf of the District Attorney. * Prepares for and appears at various non-trial court appearances such as arraignments, release hearings, plea proceedings, show cause hearings, sentence hearings, mental commitment hearings, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. * Negotiates potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate and in accordance with facts, laws, and department policy. * Prepares subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants. * Handles show cause hearings on child support contempt orders. * Prepares and presents court cases in child support enforcement. * Performs legal research and provides legal advice to County officials on matters affecting their operations; answers questions and prepares recommended interpretation outlining facts and applicable law. * Drafts ordinance and other legal documents. * Assists in developing policies for consideration and implementation by the District Attorney. * Provide training, advice and input to the District Attorney\'s office, staff and appropriate agencies, organizations or individuals regarding practices, procedures, strategies, etc. * Attend Grand Jury pursuant to statute and prepare indictments as appropriate. * On call to advise law enforcement officers, respond to crime scenes, and prepare search warrants.