City Prosecutor

The City of Hermiston is looking to fill a contracted part-time City Prosecutor position.  We invite attorneys with criminal prosecution experience or those looking to gain experience to apply.  The position advances the City’s goals to improve public safety and quality of life for residents by prosecuting misdemeanors, traffic crimes, and city code violations, as well as preparing and participating in trials, hearings and other proceedings before the Hermiston Municipal Court and Umatilla County Circuit Court.  The City is interested in contracting with an attorney commencing on May 1st, 2024 for one (1) year and two (2) months, with the option to extend the contract with the mutual agreement of the parties for an additional one-year period.  The City expects to establish an ongoing relationship that ensures high quality, responsive, and timely legal services

Please send the proposal to Municipal Court Administrator, Jillian Viles.  These can be submitted via email to jviles@hermiston.gov or can be delivered to the Hermiston Municipal Court, 180 NE 2nd Street., Hermiston, OR 97838.  

A first review of proposals will occur on Friday, March 1st, 2024.  

The City, at its discretion, may conduct interviews with interested candidates.