District Attorney, Chief Deputy

Clatsop County Oregon; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental

PERS

457(b)

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Employer paid life insurance

Group additional life

AD&D

Job summary

Clatsop County in Oregon seeks a Chief Deputy District Attorney to provide executive leadership, oversee complex prosecutions and supervise Deputy District Attorneys. The role reports to the District Attorney and includes training, workload management, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.

The candidate must have a JD admitted to the Oregon State Bar and at least five years’ experience as a Deputy District Attorney; the position offers comprehensive benefits and a monthly pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Deputy District Attorneys, including training, coaching, counseling, workload assignment and performance management.
• Serve as Supervising Attorney for SPPE attorneys under the District Attorney’s Office.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Oregon State Bar admission

Job description

Chief Deputy District Attorney

$11,434.38 to $15,572.62 PER month

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.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 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.

This posting closes November 12, 2026.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

our benefits

• medical & vision
• dental
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457(b) savings
• vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• employer paid life insurance
• group additional life
• AD&D

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.

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