What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney II position at Yamhill County?
Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Deput District Attorney II. The DDA II reviews, prepares, and tries criminal cases. Presents juvenile delinquency and dependency cases in juvenile court. Provides related legal advice to law enforcement agencies and the juvenile department. Prosecutes child support enforcement, consumer protection matters, habitual traffic offender proceedings, and other functions designated by state statute. Performs related legal research and writing. Work involves cases and duties requiring an advanced level of experience and ability. Performs other related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the District Attorney, Chief Deputy District Attorney, or such other senior attorneys as directed. Work is reviewed for conformance with state statutes, case law, legal ethics, other professional practices and standards, department policies and practices, and overall results obtained.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision is not generally a responsibility of this class. Some supervision over law clerks or legal interns may be assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- Prepares criminal matters for and represents the State at trial, appeal, and related hearings.
- Screens criminal complaints brought to the district attorney's attention by law enforcement personnel.
- Assists the district attorney in preparing or trying criminal or quasi-criminal cases and in administrative matters when so requested.
- Provides legal assistance and advice to law enforcement agencies in criminal matters. May provide such advice to law enforcement agencies on-call during non-business hours.
- Presents cases to and questions witnesses before the grand jury; prepares criminal indictments and subpoenas witnesses as directed by the grand jury.
- Prepares discovery, arrest, and search warrant affidavits, extradition requisitions, and other investigatory and pre-trial procedures.
- Represents the state in juvenile delinquency proceedings.
- Conducts legal research necessary for case preparation and/or office management to broaden legal background; keeps abreast of case law and legislation affecting state criminal laws.
The Benefits
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 22.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to2025 plan year. *
*Subject to the YCDDA Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
- Legal principles, practices, court rules, and terminology.
- Professional courtroom presentation of cases. Oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present facts and evidence to judges and juries.
- Effectively work with others as part of a team.
- Possess good judgment and organizational skills.
- Analyze facts, evidence, and precedents to arrive at logical conclusions, and to set forth findings of fact and decisions in concise written forms.
- Interact effectively and professionally with the public, witnesses, victims, and law enforcement personnel.
- Stay ahead of deadlines.
- Accept responsibility for work and prioritize work-related tasks appropriately.
- Attend work in person as scheduled and/or required by management. This is not a teleworking position.
- Professionally and tactfully manage conflict and sensitive situations.
Graduation from an accredited school of law AND three or more years of prosecution or juvenile law experience required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above. Jury trial experience preferred.
Must be a member of the Oregon State Bar at the time of appointment and must maintain membership in good standing through the term of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
Will be subject to the successful completion of a background check.The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbents may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend, or lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 30 pounds occasionally.
Contact with the public in office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Salary : $8,073 - $10,160
