Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR at Wayne Godare Chapter13 Trustee
Position Summary
DDA I:
Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court.
DDA II:
Performs professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting felony criminal cases.
DDA III:
Performs advanced professional journey level legal work preparing and prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.
COMPENSATION: (while the full salary ranges are displayed by law, please see the budgeted starting salaries)
DDA I : $71,160 – 106,740/annually (budgeted starting salary = $78,194/year)
DDA II: $86,112 – 129,168/annually (budgeted starting salary = $90,102/year)
DDA III: $104,208 – 156,312/annually (budgeted starting salary = $114,478/year)
****This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies with the District Attorney’s Office at either the DDA I, DDA II, or DDA III level depending upon qualifications and experience****
What You Will Do
DDA I:
Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
Confers with defense attorneys.
Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
DDA II:
Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of felony cases assigned.
Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
Confers with defense attorneys.
Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
DDA III:
Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.
Ensures efficient and orderly review, preparation, prosecution, disposition and processing of felony and misdemeanor cases assigned.
Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and felony offense; reviews investigative reports; files and reviews charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes and reviews charging documents, warrants, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, plea agreements, briefs, legal research and related materials; presents arguments; and testimony in court hearings.
Processes/reviews additional reports and filings.
Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law.
Advises and monitors less experienced attorneys in the office.
Provides training and mentoring inside and outside of the office.
Confers with defense attorneys.
Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses.
Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
What You Have
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
EDUCATION:
Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
No experience required
Minimum of one year experience preferred
LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
EDUCATION:
Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years experience required
LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III
EDUCATION:
Law degree from an accredited law school required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years experience required
LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and must be in good standing required
*** Must successfully pass background check
What Pueblo County Offers
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025
HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day – January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20th
Presidents’ Day – February 17th
Memorial Day – May 26th
Employee Appreciation Day Picnic – June 4th
Juneteenth Day – June 19th
Independence Day – July 4th
Day before Labor Day – August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day – September 1st
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day – October 6th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – October 13th
Halloween – October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
Veteran’s Day – November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving – November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Thanksgiving Day – November 27th
Day after Thanksgiving – November 28th
Christmas Eve Day – December 24th
Christmas Day – December 25th
Day before New Year’s Day – December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One (1) Personal Day **
One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***
* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes “worked time” in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***
DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION LEAVE
Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee’s monthly pay.
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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County’s contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
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MEDICAL INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00
LOW HMO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00
HMO/Ded
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00
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DENTAL INSURANCE – AMERITAS (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00
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VISION INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
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LONG TERM DISABILITY – THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with “pre-tax” dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered “use or lose” funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
Optional Life Insurance
Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
*** These are post-tax benefits. ***
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For hiring related questions, please contact WPC – Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: [email protected]
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS – Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: [email protected]
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Wayne Godare Chapter13 Trustee
Location: Portland, OR
