Deputy District Attorney I
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Deputy District Attorney I
Full Salary range: $4888 - $5546/month (DOE) with Excellent Benefits
Job #DA20-009
Recruitment closes February 14, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 102,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield College 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.
The Deputy District Attorney I
This is a full-time, entry-level position for an attorney to review, prepare, and try criminal cases, providing guidance to law enforcement agencies. Some of the duties include screening criminal complaints, assisting the District Attorney in preparing or trying criminal or quasi-criminal cases and in administrative matters, interviewing witnesses, providing legal assistance and guidance to law enforcement agencies in criminal matters, and other duties as assigned. Please see the attached job description for full details.
The Benefits
Health coverage - Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the entire family. For the 2019-20 plan year, the County pays 99% of the monthly premium and employees pay 1% ($15.90 per month) for the Base Plan. With this plan, employees are eligible for a $100 a month contribution into an HRA VEBA account. Buy-up plans are also available.
Retirement - PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution is 100% employer funded, which includes both contribution to PERS pension and IAP accounts (IAP contribution is 6% of salary).
Short-Term Disability – 100% County paid
Life insurance - $6,000 for employee/$2,000 for spouse and children – 100% County Paid.
Vacation/Sick Leave - Flexible Earned Time (FET) is a combination of vacation and sick leave. To start, you will earn 12.38 hours per month and future accruals increase based on years of service. After a year of service and depending on FET balance, employees may sell-back up to 40 hours of FET per year.
The Qualifications
The position requires graduation from an accredited school of law. Prior experience is 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. Bilingual/Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Successful completion of a background check is required.
The Candidate
The successful candidate in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and be organized, with skills in time management, and general keyboarding and computer use, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The candidate will be dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to interact with co-workers, court staff, victims, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A completed county application is required. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religions, 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. In order to receive Veterans’ Preference Points, please be sure to submit the required Veterans Hiring Preference Form.