Deputy District Attorney 1
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. The office utilizes a vertical prosecution model, allowing each Deputy District Attorney (DDA) to handle cases from review and charging through trial and sentencing, with opportunities for autonomy and specialization.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
- Licensed Oregon State Bar member in good standing by the time of hire OR within six months if the applicant is currently licensed in another state and would be seeking reciprocity
- 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 commute of 60 minutes from 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
- Have a knowledge or interest in criminal law/prosecution
- 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 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
- Conduct trials 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
- Take on more challenging cases as skill and experience advance
- Exercise a fair amount of autonomy regarding cases, including making charging decisions or resolving/trying cases
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 contribution of 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 (6% of salary towards Oregon PERS after 6 months, with enhanced designation of Police and Fire)
- County 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, and prizes)
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Supplemental plans available at reasonable rates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
