Assistant County Counsel

Benton County is seeking an Assistant County Counsel to join our team.

Under the direction of the County Counsel, represents the County and provides legal counsel to various County offices and departments, elected officials and boards and committees requiring knowledge of various areas of law including, but not limited to, contracts and procurement, litigation, tort, labor and employment, land use and real property law, tax assessment and collection, law enforcement, construction, health and health clinics, public record and meeting laws.

The first review of applications will be on July 6th, 2026.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.  

• A minimum of three (2) years of experience in Oregon Municipal Law
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
• Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar by time of hire

• Obtain LEDS certification and ODL in the first 30 days of employment.
• This position requires driving and may require use of personal vehicle. 
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Performs in compliance with the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct and Oregon State Bar directives.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
• This position also requires a commitment to professionalism, attention to detail and ability to exercise a significant degree of independent judgment and discretion on a regular basis. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Jane Vetto, County Counsel for Benton County 

Telephone: (541) 766-6661

jane.vetto@bentoncountyor.gov

• 11 Paid Holidays 64 Personal Leave Hours 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
• In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement 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!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)!
• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• 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

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

• Assistant County Counsel: $107,278 - $146,288

• You will be eligible to receive a salary raise at 6 months, then again at 12 months, as long as your performance is in good standing. If, for example, your starting pay is $126,783.49, your first raise will be to $132,635.78 and your second to $138,402.58.  

• Salary Placement
  Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. 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 for more details.

Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach, surfing, and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter, several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year-round. 

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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.
• PLEASE NOTE: A Cover Letter is required for this application. 

• 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. 

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions at either level.
• 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: Veteran's 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.

Salary : $107,278 - $146,289