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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I, II and III (CIVIL)

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $205K/yr

Washoe County is seeking applications for a Deputy District Attorney in the Civil Division of the District Attorney's Office. This role involves serving as the in-house legal department for the county, defending lawsuits against the county and its representatives, and handling forfeitures.

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Qualification

ABA accredited law degreeLicense to practice lawLegal experienceMembership in State Bar

Required

Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school and some experience in the practice of law for DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I

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 for DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II

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 for DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

Current, 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

Benefits

Excellent benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer-paid public employee retirement and others described at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Benefits/index.php

Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.

Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link - [Click Here](https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Benefits/index.php)

Deferred Compensation plans available

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)

Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)

Longevity Pay

Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification’s maximum salary is reached.

Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2024 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%

There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)

Nevada does not have state or local income tax*