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Location : Justice Building - Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00005
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 09/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
THE POSITION
Full time exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid Police and Fire PERS retirement after required waiting periods.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

• DDA2: Up to $133,848.00 DOQ

This position will serve in an at-will, exempt position under an elected official and is represented by AFSCME Local 3742-4.
Job Summary:This position reviews criminal cases, determines all investigation is complete, reviews and selects appropriate witnesses, interviews witnesses, interviews victims, conducts legal research.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Review incoming police reports & determine if a crime occurred and prosecution is appropriate, draft legal documents, file formal charges.
• Participate in all court hearings and all pre-trial motions; prepare and present cases for adjudication and/or trial.
• Advise law enforcement officials regarding procedural questions; participate in case investigation and evidence evaluation.
• Advise & consult with other staff, law enforcement and medical staff on criminal matters, court policies and procedures, options in prosecution and disposition.
• Attend educational conferences, seminars & meetings.

Marginal Functions:

• May be required to represent the State in juvenile delinquency matters in judicial or administrative hearings.
• May require traveling to multiple Justice Courts within Douglas County

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet the following qualifications

• Deputy District Attorney 2: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree and 2 - 4 years progressively responsible work experience as an attorney.
• Oregon Bar Association Member

Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of legal principles, procedures, terminology, forms and legal analysis; thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal (statutory and constitutional), civil including civil forfeiture laws, child support laws, tax and bankruptcy laws, administrative regulations and case law; thorough knowledge of administrative hearings, courtroom and trial procedures including state, federal, trial and appellate courts and Oregon rules of evidence; considerable knowledge of investigative techniques, scientific laboratory analysis techniques and procedures for case preparation. Skill in: Forceful courtroom case presentation; analyzing facts, evidence, cases, statutes, and precedents to arrive at logical conclusions; proper technique in handling exhibits and documents; writing clear and concise reports, records, legal documents and statistical data. Ability to: Communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written forms; manage legal cases including preparing and presenting cases for trial in court; analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses, victims and obtain evidence; analyze financial data as it pertains to child support enforcement; effectively negotiate cases with defense attorneys ; supervise and provide advice and guidance to attorney and support staff; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, establish or monitor new policy, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibility; work independently, use judgment during stressful situations and use time efficiently; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, clients, victims, witnesses, media, professionals, state agencies, law enforcement officials, attorneys, courts and the public.
Required:

• Valid Oregon driver's license
• Regular and consistent attendance

Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the as part of contingent offer of employment.
SCREENING & EVALUATION
While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.
Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen conducted at County expense. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.
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If you have further questions about the position, contact Lisa Thompson by email at
Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources:
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).
Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the (PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
ph: (541) 440-4405