Deputy District Attorney I

The Washington County District Attorney's Office is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy District Attorney I. This position will be in the misdemeanor criminal unit. A DDA I is responsible for all aspects of the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases including charging decisions, case management, negotiations, and trials.

The minimum starting salary is $100,000, but could be higher for an experienced candidate. We offer a vibrant and collaborative work environment and a very generous benefit package including secure reserved parking.

Practicing attorneys interested in a career of meaningful public service are encouraged to inquire and apply, but we will certainly consider applicants awaiting July 2023 bar results.

Applicants must be a member of the Oregon State Bar, be eligible for Bar reciprocity, or have a pending Bar application.

This position will remain open until filled. Please review the required application materials:

• Cover letter addressed to District Attorney Kevin Barton
• Resume
• Completed
• Transcripts from both undergrad and law school (unofficial is acceptable)
• 3 letters of reference (at least 2 from attorneys or judges)
• Writing sample (6 pages or less please)

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation for trial and prosecution of misdemeanor, major traffic, juvenile and non-support cases. May also prosecute felony cases in Circuit Court.

2. Review of police reports and consultation with witnesses in misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases to determine whether a criminal charge should be issued.

3. Contact, interview and schedule witnesses for court appearances.

4. Consult with victims to discuss and explain the details of the case.

5. Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

6. Negotiate the resolution of cases with defense attorneys.

7. Establish paternity orders inter- and intra-state in both judicial and administrative forums; respond to requests from other states to establish interstate support orders. Establish and modify child support orders.

8. Represent Children's Services Division in juvenile dependency cases; may advise juvenile counselors in resolving juvenile cases.

9. May be assigned to special projects (post-conviction relief, domestic violence cases).

10. May teach seminars to police agencies about traffic, juvenile, misdemeanor, and family abuse restraining order laws and procedures.

11. May provide on-call advice to police agencies during non-working hours.

12. Perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be through training and experience in criminal, civil and juvenile law.

Applications or questions may also be emailed to: jeff_lesowski@washingtoncountyor.gov.