Job Summary
The Benton County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Senior Deputy District Attorney.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Deputy District Attorney provides full scope of supervision to assigned Deputy District Attorneys. This position also represents the State of Oregon in the following cases and matters: criminal, civil commitments, juvenile delinquencies, civil forfeitures, death investigations, public records appeals, and providing legal assistance to law enforcement in criminal investigations.
While office business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the demands of this position require considerable work outside of business hours to manage complex and increasing caseloads (e.g. the majority of trial preparation takes place outside of business hours).
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First review of applications is scheduled for August 26, 2024.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.
BENEFITS
(Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.)
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of:
$128,305.42 - $179,628.18
This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Senior Deputy District Attorney (D64)
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; AND
A minimum of 10 years of experience in criminal prosecution with 3 years being in a supervisory role. This includes experience with complex trial litigation, including at least one complex homicide trial, or equivalent experience in relevant complex litigation.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Special Requirements
A resumé and cover letter are required to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should be no more than two pages in length and describe how your experience applies to this position.
Must have or obtain a valid ODL within the first 30 days of hire (travel required). Must maintain a good driving record, and the use of a personal vehicle.
Requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Requires ongoing compliance with all Federal, State and Local statutes.
Ideal Candidate
Possess established record of creating favorable legal precedent (e.g. appellate process).
Strong knowledge of criminal law and the practices and procedures of criminal prosecution, as well as knowledge of the Oregon Criminal Code, Oregon Sentencing Guidelines, courtroom, trial procedure, trial tactics, and Oregon and Federal civil procedure.
Demonstrated ability to manage major administrative responsibilities and public/media representation of the District Attorney's Office.
Demonstrated skill in interpersonal communication, building professional relationships, and promoting synergy through a healthy work dynamic.
Experience, competency and mastery using Outlook, Word, DA case management systems (e.g. PbK), e-Court, ODYSSEY, PowerPoint, and courtroom computer presentations (e.g. PowerPoint).
Demonstrated competency in all aspects of the duties and responsibilities assigned to a Deputy District Attorney 1-3.
Demonstrated ability to supervise law school interns.
Benton County residence is not required, however, due to the nature of the work, must live within a commute of no more than 60 minutes from the Benton County Courthouse (a reasonable transition period is permitted with the District Attorney's approval).
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Renee' Hammill, Administrative Director
Benton County District Attorney's Office
Telephone:
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."
Working at the Benton County District Attorney's Office
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
This is a FLSA exempt position.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
This position may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
A resumé and cover letter are required to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should be no more than two pages in length and describe how your experience applies to this position.
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 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 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 .
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at .
