Legal Assistant

Benton-County-Oregon; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support in Evidence, Discovery, Grand Jury and Public Records Requests. The role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of producing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.

This position offers a collaborative, public-service environment with opportunities for growth within the District Attorney's Office, including a focus on criminal media division support and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 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; at least 6 months of actual work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support in Evidence, Discovery, Grand Jury and Public Records Requests.
• Produce a high volume of work under short deadlines.
• Follow office policies and complete duties per departmental guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs administrative and legal support activities. 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.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

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

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 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 $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
    • 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 1.5% 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 ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • $42,349.10 to $58,917.10
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within the first yearas long as your performance is in good standing!
• Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

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 Oregon Pay Equity Law.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Meghan Gonzalez, Paralegal Supervisor

Benton County District Attorney Department

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

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.”

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 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

JobInterest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.