Chief Deputy District Attorney

Clatsop County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsop County seeks a Chief Deputy District Attorney to assist in the administration and operation of the District Attorney’s Office. You will lead, supervise and mentor Deputy District Attorneys, coordinate with partner agencies, and help manage complex prosecutions to ensure integrity and effectiveness.

The role includes training and coaching, workload monitoring and assignment, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admittance to Oregon State Bar.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Deputy District Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight in the District Attorney’s Office.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and supervise Deputy District Attorneys.
• Train, coach and counsel, monitor workloads, and review work for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform performance management and serve as Supervising Attorney for SPPE attorneys certified by the Oregon State Bar Association.

Skills

Deputy District Attorney experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and Oregon State Bar admission

Job description

OUR MISSION…

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Health & Human Services, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

THE POSITION

Under supervision of the District Attorney, this position is to assist in the administration and operation of the District Attorney’s Office by providing executive leadership and oversight, collaborating with partner agencies, and performing professional legal work in the prosecution of complex cases.

The Chief Deputy District Attorney is responsible for the supervision of the Deputy District Attorneys in the Office. This includes training, coaching and counseling, monitoring and assigning workloads, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and performance management. This position will also serve as the Supervising Attorney (certified by the Oregon State Bar Association) for any Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) attorneys.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admittance to Oregon State Bar.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Deputy District Attorney.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience participating as a member of a Major Crimes Team (MCT).
• Experience prosecuting sex abuse crimes and homicides
• Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies.
• Experience providing training and guidance to Deputy District Attorneys and/or law enforcement personnel regarding the investigation and prosecution of person crimes.
• Experience supervising, coaching and counseling, and performing evaluations of attorneys in a District Attorney’s Office.

This posting closes November 12, 2026.

Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.