Assistant City Attorney 1

The City of Beaverton is seeking an Assistant City Attorney 1 to join the City Attorney’s Office prosecution team. This is an entry-level position that is responsible for prosecuting criminal and non-criminal cases in the Beaverton Municipal Court. The Assistant City Attorney 1 also provides legal advice and training to officers of the Beaverton Police Department. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest or experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney in Oregon.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. There is one vacancy. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a thorough background investigation will be conducted after a conditional job offer is made.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and attach a resume and cover letter. Applications that are submitted without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Candidates who are selected for an interview will also be asked to submit a writing sample.

• Prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases predominately in the Beaverton Municipal Court.
  • Review police reports and charge appropriate offenses.
  • Interview witnesses and victims orally and in writing, and prepare them to testify at trial or other proceedings.
  • Communicate with judges, court staff, attorneys, and clients. 
  • Negotiate appropriate case dispositions.
  • Prepare motions and responses to motions. 
  • Research and write legal memoranda. 
  • Argue motions, preserve legal error, try cases before a court or jury, and represent the city at sentencing hearings.
  • Coordinate responses to discovery requests, public record requests, and subpoenas duces tecum. 
  • Use the electronic case management system.
• Communicate legal advice and provide training to police officers regarding the enforcement of criminal laws in Oregon.
• Represent the city in court and administrative hearings. 
• Create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of teamwork and communication.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Assistant Attorney 1 class specification. The salary range on the class specification will be updated after July 1, 2025, to reflect a Cost-Of-Living Adjustment of 5%.

Minimum qualifications:

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar. 
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Within 30 days of hire the successful candidate will be required to receive CJIS certification.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms. 

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Salary range: $7,350.42 - $9,851.26 monthly*

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. 

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.   

Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.