DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I, II and III (CIVIL)

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THE WASHOE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE is accepting applications for a Deputy District Attorney in the Civil Division of the office. The Civil Team acts as the in-house legal department for the county through its elected and appointed officers, its boards and commissions, and its government agencies. It also defends lawsuits against the county and its representatives and handles forfeitures.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school and some experience in the practice of law.DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. One year of experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney I in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice, or equivalent experience.DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Substantial legal experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney II in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice; OR equivalent experience.License or CertificateCurrent, valid license to practice law from the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. Deputy DA IIIs must be able to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.Possession of a valid driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to DA-HR@washoecounty.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews are currently being scheduled to begin the week of December 1, 2025.