Deputy District Attorney 2

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office invites skilled attorneys with a commitment to justice to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney 2 (DDA 2). As a Deputy District Attorney in Multnomah County, Oregon you are a skilled individual with a commitment to justice.

Requirements

• Review police reports and evidence to make an informed charging decision in a wide variety of felony criminal offenses
• Advise both law enforcement and community members regarding legal questions and procedures
• Prepare felony cases for trial including developing a trial strategy, preparing witnesses and drafting legal motions and memoranda
• Negotiate case resolutions with defense counsel; analyze admissibility and determine presentation of witnesses and evidence; prepare legal briefs and litigate pre-trial motions
• Appear in court and represent the State of Oregon in arraignments, grand jury proceedings, all phases of trial, entries of plea, sentencing hearings and probation violation hearings

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
• Generous paid leave
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass
• Access to wellness resources