Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Benton County is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the District Attorney's Office. This is a great opportunity to develop a career in the legal field! Performs administrative and legal support activities. Focus areas include Evidence, Discovery, Grand Jury and Public Record Requests. Produces a high volume of work under short deadlines. First review of applications is scheduled for October 29, 2026 Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.

Why the Benton County District Attorney's Office? We're a close-knit team of 27 professionals driven by a shared commitment to justice and service to our community. Our office fosters a true open-door culture, led by our elected District Attorney and carried through every level of the organization, where collaboration and communication are part of how we work every day. As a Legal Assistant in the Criminal Media Division, you'll play a vital role supporting the entire office, contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts the community. You'll be backed by experienced teammates, engaged supervisors, and dedicated attorneys, all working together in a supportive, team-oriented environment where knowledge is shared and success is collective.

Benefits

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you. Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West – going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach – Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

Benefits Package Details

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 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 eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement 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. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • 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 and 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!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: View email address on click.appcast.io

Minimum Qualifications (AA13) The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
  • 3 years of general office or administrative support experience

An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Special Requirements

• Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to redact paper, audio and video files.

Your application will be used to determine salary placement. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Meghan Gonzalez, Paralegal Supervisor Benton County District Attorney Department Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

Working & Living in Benton County Perfectly 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."

How to Apply

• To 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.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.