Deputy District Attorney 2

Job SummaryThis position represents the State of Oregon in the following cases and matters : criminal, civil commitments, juvenile delinquencies, juvenile dependencies, 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). (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements.

Our Total Compensation / BenefitsSpend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!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 whole family without paying a dime.The county currently pays up to $10.

28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1, a month for a family plan, $21, a year).In addition, the county contributes up to $1, per year to your Health Savings or Retirement 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. Save money without putting in money!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 b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free 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% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($,), Life ($10,), and Long Term Disability coverage.

Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!Annual salary range of : Deputy District Attorney 2 : $,.08- $,.90This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!Have benefits questions?

Reach out to us anytime : 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 QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications are required for Deputy District Attorney 2 Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.A minimum of three years of relevant legal experience, and one year of felony criminal litigation experience, or equivalent relevant experience in complex litigation.

Special RequirementsMust 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.

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).

Requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation.Requires ongoing compliance with all Federal, State and Local statutes.

The Ideal CandidateStrong 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.

Experience and competency using Outlook, Word, DA case management systems (e.g. PbK), e-Court, ODYSSEY (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and courtroom computer presentations (e.

g. PowerPoint, ELMO).Demonstrated competency in all aspects of the duties and responsibilities assigned to a Deputy District 1 (if filled at Deputy District Attorney 2 level).

Demonstrated ability to supervise law school interns.