Deputy District Attorney 1

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benton County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy District Attorney 1 to join their team. This role is described as a calling, focused on protecting victims' rights, promoting community safety, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring the constitutional rights of all in the system. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others and learn the intricacies of criminal law through hands-on experience with a variety of cases from the outset. The annual salary range is $96,194.59 - $131,175.20, with potential salary increases at 6 and 12 months based on performance.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
Able to work as a certified law student by time of hire
Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by October 1, 2026
Cover letter required
Must have or obtain a valid Oregon Driver’s License within the first 30 days of hire
Must maintain a good driving record
Use of a personal vehicle
Live within a 60-minute commute of the Benton County Courthouse
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation
Ongoing compliance with all Federal, State and Local statutes

Nice To Haves

Enjoy appearing in court and trying cases to the court or jury
Knowledge or interest in criminal law/prosecution
Experience and competency using Outlook and Word
Ability to use, or quickly learn to use, the case management system, Prosecutor By Karpel (PBK)
Enjoy working in a friendly, fun and hard-working group

Responsibilities

Protect victims' rights
Promote community safety
Hold offenders accountable
Ensure the constitutional rights of all in the system
Navigate the court system efficiently and professionally
Review criminal cases
Decide whether to charge and what charges are appropriate
Decide what plea offer best serves the community
Win cases at trial when negotiations fail
Engage in plea negotiation with defense attorneys
Prepare for and conduct trials, including witness preparation, jury selection, and trial presentation
Help the jury reach a just and appropriate verdict
Handle cases from review and charging through trial and sentencing (vertical prosecution model)
Take on more challenging cases as skill and experience advance
Exercise autonomy regarding cases, including making charging decisions and resolving or trying cases
Seek justice through the truth

Benefits

Generous time off (11 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 for the whole family)
County pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year)
County contributes up to $1,400 per year to Health Savings or Retirement account
Health Savings Account funds roll over year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered
Generous employer paid contributions to retirement (Oregon PERS at 6% after 6 months, enhanced designation of Police and Fire)
Deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of salary
Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Office covers bar dues
Office covers continuing legal education expenses
Opportunities for specialized trainings
Free and award-winning wellness program (interactive and personalized approach, onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, monetary incentives, prizes)
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000)
100% employer-paid coverage for Life ($50,000)
100% employer-paid coverage for Long-Term Disability
Supplemental plans available at reasonable rates