Deputy District Attorney 2 (Underfill Option)

The Benton County District Attorneys Office is seeking a Deputy District Attorney 2 to join our team.

If you wake up every morning with a desire to do the right thing for the right reason the Benton County District Attorneys Office is where you should be. As a DDA 2 you will protect victims rights promote community safety hold offenders accountable and work to protect the constitutional rights of all in the system. You will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. As a DDA 2 your case load will be based upon your demonstrated experience and skill set but as you progress you can expect to be assigned an increasingly complex and challenging case load.

Pay:

• Annual salary range
  • Deputy District Attorney 2:$107278.08 $146288.90
  • Deputy District Attorney 1: $96194.59 $131175.20
• You will be eligible to receive a salary raise at 6 months then again at 12 months as long as your performance is in good standing! If for example your starting pay is $117030.78 your first raise will be to $121907.14 and your second to $126783.49. (See DDA 2 Salary Schedules Benton County Human Resources Oregon click on Management and NonRepresented tab)

Part of a Team:

Our DDA team is composed of up to 12 prosecutors with a range of experience from 2 to 24 years. Maintaining a high level of skill and professionalism is essential. However equally important to us is having a team who supports one another meshes well and believes in the hard work we do. We emphasize an opendoor policy where each DDA as well as our elected will be available to assist and support you at all times; whether it is learning the practices of a new jurisdiction or providing feedback as you prepare for motions or trials in major cases we will help you succeed.

How We will Support You:

You will be supported by some of the best brightest and most seasoned prosecutors in the State of Oregon. You will have true and trusted mentors who will help you to be your best; you will have the opportunity to mentor and support DDAs with less or different experience than yourself. Every year we send most of our DDAs to the ODAA summer conference as a team. We will also provide opportunities for additional training in line with your areas of interest.

Our Prosecution Approach:

We use a vertical prosecution model where each DDA handles their cases from review and charging through trial and sentencing. You will be encouraged to take on more challenging cases as you advance in skill and experience. We provide our DDAs with a broad range of case assignments but we will encourage you to develop an expertise in your particular areas of interest. As a DDA 2 we will expect you to exercise a fair amount of autonomy regarding your cases including making charging decisions or in resolving or trying cases by seeking justice through the truth (our motto).

Working and Living in Benton County

Being a part of Benton County means you will be surrounded by highly educated neighbors and colleagues with collegetown amenities and resources. Our jury pools are often comprised of professors engineers and even rocket scientists!

Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach surfing and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking backpacking and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year round.

All are Welcome

The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the varying perspectives and experiences our employees bring. We encourage all to apply!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law; AND
• Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by time of hire or within 6 months for transfers from other states; AND
• A minimum three (3) years of relevant legal experience with one (1) of those years in felony criminal litigation or equivalent relevant experience in complex litigation.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law; AND
• Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by time of hire or within 6 months for transfers from other states;

• Must have or obtain a valid Oregon Drivers License within the first 30 days of hire (travel required). Must maintain a good driving record and the use of a personal vehicle.
• Benton County residency is not required. However due to the nature of the work must live within a commute of 60 minutes from the Benton County Courthouse (a reasonable transition period will be allowed).
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Ongoing compliance with all Federal State and Local statutes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have an interest in becoming a career criminal prosecutor.
• Have experience and competency using Outlook and Word.
• Have the ability to use or quickly learn to use the case management system Prosecutor by Karpel (PBK).
• Enjoy working in a friendly fun and hardworking group.
• Will be a competent trial attorney who enjoys trying cases to the court or jury.

Salary Placement
Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information please click on the linkOregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

BENEFITS

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The first review of applications will be on May 23 2025.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

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Working and Living in Benton County

Being a part of Benton County means you will be surrounded by highly educated neighbors and colleagues with collegetown amenities and resources. Our jury pools are often comprised of professors engineers and even rocket scientists. The Willamette Valley offers beautiful scenery and is an outdoors persons dream. The mountains coast or larger cities are just a short drive away.

Living and working in the heart of the Wilmette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach surfing and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking backpacking and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year round.

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter from the VA (if applicable).
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling.