Deputy District Attorney 2 (DA2) - Underfill Option

JOB The Benton County District Attorney's Office is seeking multiple Deputy District Attorneys to join the team.
The first review of applications will be on March 27th, 2023.
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.
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).
UNDERFILL and LOWER LEVEL OPTION: The goal is to fill this position as a Deputy District Attorney 2 or 1.
Applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney 2 within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as "underfill" candidates.
Employees hired into the Deputy District Attorney 2 level position as an underfill will be hired as a Deputy District Attorney 1 and then re-classified to the Deputy District Attorney 2 upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for the Deputy District Attorney 2 underfill option may be considered for the lower level option of Deputy District Attorney 1.
Applicants who have taken the Oregon Bar exam, are awaiting exam results, and are certified to appear in court by the Oregon Supreme Court, may be considered as an underfill for the DDA 1.
If hired, regular appointment will be contingent upon successfully passing the bar exam and becoming a member in good standing prior to the end of the probationary period (6 months).
Click on the position names below for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements: Deputy District Attorney 2Deputy District Attorney 1Our 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 ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 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 457b 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 needs100% 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: Deputy District Attorney 2: $90,387 - $135,579Deputy District Attorney 1: $83,801 - $125,701This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation.
The County invests in you and your family!Have benefits questions?Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@co.
benton.
or.
usThe 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 this position: Deputy District Attorney 2Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, and one (1) year of felony criminal litigation experience, or equivalent relevant experience in complex litigation.
Deputy District Attorney 1 Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by time of hire.
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.
Questions regarding this position can be directed toRenee' Hammill, District Attorney Office DirectorBenton County District Attorney DepartmentTelephone: (541) 766-6697renee.
hammill@co.
benton.
or.
us Working & Living in Benton CountyPerfectly 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 OfficeLiving in Benton CountyHow to ApplyTo 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.
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Additional informationThis is a FLSA exempt position.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions at either level.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
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 541-766-6081.
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 informationLearn more about Benton CountyUnderstanding the County Application ProcessJob Interest Cards webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.
benton.
or.
us or by phone at 541-766-6081.