LINN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Invites applications for the position of:
Deputy District Attorney 1, 2, & 3
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DESCRIPTION:
Are you interested in being a part of a team that works to make your community safer by
pursuing criminals and holding them accountable for their crimes?
Does being involved in dismantling criminal groups or organizations to ensure community
safety interest you?
Would you be interested in visiting crime scenes and giving legal and strategy advice to
criminal investigators?
Are you interested in a career that allows you to retire after 25 years of service?
Do you enjoy debate and oral advocacy where you get an opportunity to test your skills and
ideas in a competitive and professional environment?
Do you want to work in an office where you will quickly gain valuable courtroom and trial
experience? As you progress in your role you will be given opportunity to work alongside
other experienced attorneys on major cases, including homicide cases.
Are you a service-oriented attorney who is ready to take on a wide range of prosecution cases
while developing litigation skills through learned experience in the courtroom and from
colleagues?
Are you a self-starter who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment?
Do you have an interest in seeking justice for victims of a wide range of crimes including,
homicide, assaults, child abuse, theft, etc.
Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the
highest standards of professionalism and integrity?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the people of the State of Oregon in Linn County.
Provide assistance and advice to police agencies in investigating felony and misdemeanor
cases. Participate in narcotic, sex abuse, assault and rape investigations. Assist and advise
police agencies in applications for arrest and search warrants.
Review police reports and evidence to make informed charging decisions in a wide variety of
criminal cases.
Manage an assigned caseload, including, but not limited to, preparing for and appearing at
arraignments, grand jury, hearings, trials, sentencing, etc., in circuit court.
Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in
accordance with facts, law and office policy.
Direct preparation of legal documents for filing in court.
Lead a litigation team that develops and executes trial and pre-trial strategy.
In criminal trials: select an impartial jury; present opening remarks, examine and cross
