Deputy District Attorney

The Benton County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy District Attorney to join our team.

If you wake up every morning with a desire to do the right thing for the right reason, the Benton County District Attorney’s Office is where you should be. As a Deputy District Attorney (DDA), you will protect victims' rights, promote community safety, hold offenders accountable, and work to protect the constitutional rights of all in the system. You will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Your case load will be based upon your demonstrated experience and skill set, and as you progress, you can expect to be assigned an increasingly complex and challenging case load.

The goal is to fill this position as a Deputy District Attorney
3. However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney 1 or 2 are also encouraged to apply.

First review of applications will be on February 13, 2026. Applications 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.

Our DDA team is composed of up to 12 prosecutors, with a range of experience from 2 to 24 years. Maintaining a high level of skill and professionalism is essential. Equally important is having a team that supports one another, meshes well, and believes in the hard work we do. We emphasize an open‑door policy; every DDA as well as our elected will be available to assist and support you at all times.

You will be supported by some of the best, brightest, and most seasoned prosecutors in the State of Oregon. You will have true and trusted mentors who will help you to be your best. Every year we send most of our DDAs to the ODAA summer conference as a team, providing opportunities for additional training in line with your areas of interest.

We use a vertical prosecution model, where each DDA handles their cases from review and charging through trial and sentencing. You will be encouraged to take on more challenging cases as you advance in skill and experience. We provide a broad range of case assignments and encourage you to develop an expertise in your particular areas of interest. As a deputy district attorney, you will exercise a fair amount of autonomy regarding your cases, including making charging decisions and seeking justice through the truth.

• Deputy District Attorney 3: $115,335 - $161,469
• Deputy District Attorney 2: $107,278 - $146,288
• Deputy District Attorney 1: $96,194 - $131,175

You will be eligible to receive a salary raise at 6 months, then again at 12 months, as long as your performance is in good standing. Salary placement will be determined by a pay equity assessment. For more details, see the salary schedules for Benton County Human Resources.

• A minimum of ten (10) or more years of experience in criminal prosecution, including complex trial litigation and at least one complex homicide trial.

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, one (1) year of felony criminal litigation experience, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law, the Oregon Criminal Code, sentencing guidelines, courtroom trial procedure, trial tactics, and Oregon and Federal Civil procedure.
• Experience using Outlook, Word, DA, case management systems, e‑Court ODYSSEY, PowerPoint, and courtroom computer presentations.
• Demonstrated competency in all aspects of the duties and responsibilities to a Deputy District Attorney 1.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise law school interns.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by time of hire.

• Must obtain a valid Oregon Driver’s License within the first 30 days of hire.
• Benton County residency is not required, but must live within a 60‑minute commute of the Benton County Courthouse.
• Successful completion of a…