THE POSITION

• We aggressively prosecute dangerous offenders and those who harm the quality of life,
• We hold criminals accountable who commit all levels of crime,
• We look for ways to address root causes of crime through specialty courts and treatment programs,
• We speak multiple languages,
• We serve all members of our community regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, orientation, or nationality, and
• We protect the vulnerable, including children, sexual assault victims, and the elderly.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the Deputy District Attorney job descriptions please use the following links:

• Deputy District Attorney I
• Deputy District Attorney II
• Deputy District Attorney III
• Deputy District Attorney IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be through training and/or experience in criminal law.
Additional Requirements:

• Applicants for DDA positions must be a member of the Oregon State Bar or have a Bar membership application pending.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter addressed to District Attorney Kevin Barton
• Resume
• Completed DDA Application/background check form
• Transcripts from both undergrad and law school (unofficial is acceptable)
• 3 letters of reference (at least 2 from attorneys or judges)
• Writing sample (6 pages or less please)

The list of requested application materials is available on our website: https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/attorneys

Applicants should send a packet containing the application materials either by mail to the address below, or by email to jeff_lesowski@washingtoncountyor.gov:

Washington County District Attorney’s Office
Attn: Chief Deputy DA Jeff Lesowski
150 N. First Ave, 3rd floor, MS 40
Hillsboro OR 97124

Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.