Deputy District Attorney I or Deputy District A...

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  • Carson City, NV
  • 3 Years
  • Full Time
  • 715/717_09/2026
  • 105,393 - 165,068 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Description:

Description:
This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position with the Carson City District Attorney's Office, located in Carson City, Nevada. Depending on qualifications this recruitment is open to hire a Deputy District Attorney I or Deputy District Attorney II.

Deputy District Attorney I:
Under immediate supervision from the District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or Chief Deputy District Attorney the Deputy District Attorney I performs a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office, including criminal, juvenile and civil matters; develops, prepares and presents cases requiring court and/or administrative tribunal appearances; represents the State or City in criminal or enforcement proceedings; represents the State in juvenile delinquency proceedings and the interest of the public in NRS 432B proceedings; serves as legal counsel to the City and its departments, boards and commissions; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This Is the First Level in The Deputy District Attorney Series. Incumbants Are Expected to Perform a Wide Range of The Regular Legal Assignments Performed in The District Attorney's Office. It Differs from The Deputy District Attorney Ii Classification in That the Deputy District Attorney Ii Has More Experience and Typically Handles More Difficult Cases And/or Assignments. Attorneys Usually Work at The District Attorney's Physical Office, Subject to Change at The Supervisor's or District Attorney's Discretion.

Deputy District Attorney I:
Under the Direction of The District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or Chief Deputy District Attorney, the Deputy District Attorney Ii Performs a Variety of Professional Legal Work in The District Attorney's Office, Including Criminal, Juvenile and Civil Matters; Develops, Prepares and Presents Cases Requiring Court And/or Administrative Tribunal Appearances And/or Appellate Work; Represents the State or City in Criminal or Enforcement Proceedings; Represents the State in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings and The Interest of The Public in Nrs 432 B Proceedings; Serves as Legal Counsel to The City and Its Departments and Boards; and Performs Related Work as Required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This Is the Second Level in The Deputy District Attorney Series. Incumbents Are Expected to Perform a Wide Range of Regular Legal Assignments Performed in The District Attorney's Office. It Differs from The Deputy District Attorney I Classification in That the Assignment of Matters Is More Complex and Requires More Experience and Knowledge. Additionally, the Deputy District Attorney Ii Position Is Expected to Efficiently and Effectively Handle a Higher Volume of Cases and Assignments. Attorneys Usually Work at The District Attorney's Physical Office, Subject to Change at The Supervisor's or District Attorney's Discretion.

Salary Ranges:
Deputy District Attorney I:
Employer Paid Retirement: $105,393.60 - $145,017.60 Annually

Deputy District Attorney Ii:
Employer Paid Retirement: $119,267.20 - $165,068.80 Annually

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This Recruitment Will Remain Open until Recruitment Needs Are Satisfied. Individuals Are Encouraged to Apply Immediately, as Hiring May Occur Early in The Recruiting Process. Recruitment Will Close without Notice when A Sufficient Number of Applications Are Received or A Hiring Decision Has Been Made.**

Please Note: Human Resources Determines Whether or Not You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Job Based on Your Experience as You Describe It on Your Application. Do Not Substitute a Resume for Your Application or Write "see Attached Resume" on Your Application. We Do Not Review Resumes, Unless Specifically Stated on The Job Announcement. Qualifying Education and Experience Must Be Clearly Documented in The "education and Work Experience" Section of The Application. Applicants Not Meeting These Requirements Will Not Be Considered for Employment.

Examples of Duties:
This Class Specification Lists the Major Duties and Requirements of The Job and Is Not All-Inclusive. Incumbent(s) May Be Expected to Perform Job-Related Duties Other than Those Contained in This Document and May Be Required to Have Specific Job-Related Knowledge and Skills.

Deputy District Attorney I:
Criminal Division:
  • Prosecutes Cases from Charging Through Trial and Appeal.
  • Reviews Probable Cause Sheets, Warrant Requests, and Citations and Determines Sufficiency and Propriety of Charges.
  • Drafts Criminal Pleadings, Offer Letters, Memorandum of Plea Negotiations, Advisory Memorandums and Other Correspondence as Assigned.
  • Ensures Contact with Victims of Crime During All Material Stages of Criminal Prosecution and Compliance with Marsy's Law.
  • Appears in Court on Behalf of The State and The City at Trial and All Related Hearings of Criminal Prosecution.
  • Prepares and Presents Oral Arguments, Examines Witnesses, Presents and Admits Evidence, Negotiates with Opposing Counsel, and Assists Victims to Present Statements to The Court.
  • Performs Research, Interprets Cases, Statutes and Ordinances.
  • Reviews and Edits Written Search Warrants, Facilitates Presentation of Written Search Warrants to Court, and Conducts Telephonic Examinations of Deputies for Search Warrants.
  • Represents the City in Criminal Traffic Matters.
  • May Serve as An Intermittent Instructor for Law Enforcement Post Academies as Assigned.
  • Provides After-Hours Legal Consultation to Law Enforcement on An Assigned Rotating Basis.
  • Represents the State And/or City at 48-Hour Hearings on Sundays and Holidays on An Assigned Rotating Basis.

Civil Division:
  • Serves as In-House Legal Counsel by Providing Legal Representation to The City and Its Departments, Boards and Commissions that Encompass a Wide Variety of Civil Matters Involving State and Federal Law.
  • Assists Supervisor in Drafting and Amending Carson City Municipal Code Provisions.
  • Provides Training to City Departments, Boards, and Commissions Concerning Legal Matters Such as Nevada's Open Meeting Law, the Public Records Act, and Ethics in Government Statutes.
  • Interviews and Advises Clients, Preparesand Presents Evidence and Legal Arguments, Conducts Legal Research, Analyzes and Interprets Cases, Statutes and Ordinances.
  • Drafts Memoranda, Ordinances, Resolutions and Other Legislative Measures.
  • Confers with Investigators Regarding the Collection of Facts and Evidence.
  • Presents Evidence and Arguments Before Tribunals and Mediators.
  • Reviews and Prepares Various Contracts for Goods and Services and Other Complex Documents, Including Real Property Transactions.
  • Represents the City in Labor Negotiations and Disputes, Including Representation Before Arbitrators, Agencies and Courts.
  • Represents the City in Civil Litigation Matters Before State and Federal Courts.
  • May Represent the City in Traffic Matters.

Juvenile Division:
  • Prosecutes Juvenile Delinquency Cases Through Charging, Trial, and Appeal.
  • Appears, Prepares and Presents Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Dependency Matters in Court from Inception Through Closure in The Trial Court and On Appeal. Such Appearances Include Oral Arguments, Examining Witnesses, Presenting and Admitting Evidence, Negotiating with Opposing Counsel, and Assisting Victims to Present Statements to The Court.
  • Reviews Probable Cause Sheets, Petition Requests, and Citations and Determines Sufficiency and Propriety of Charges.
  • Performs Research, Including Interpreting Cases, Statutes, and Ordinances.
  • Drafts Petitions, Offer Letters, Memorandum of Plea Negotiations, Motions, Writs, Appeals, Briefs, Advisory Memorandums, and Other Pleadings and Correspondence.
  • Reviews and Edits Written Warrants, Facilitates Presentation of Written Warrants to Court, and Conducts Telephonic Examinations of Law Enforcement Officers and Employees of The Division of Child and Family Services for Warrants.
  • Ensures Contact with Victims of Crime During All Material Stages of The Delinquency Proceedings.
  • Confers with Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, and Criminal Justice Stakeholders on Legal Issues and Questions.
  • Provides After Hours Legal Consultation to Law Enforcement And/or the Division of Child and Family Services as Assigned.

Deputy District Attorney Ii:
Criminal Division:
  • Prosecutes Cases from Charging Through Trial and Appeal.
  • Reviews Probable Cause Sheets, Warrant Requests, and Citations and Determines Sufficiency and Propriety of Charges.
  • Drafts Criminal Pleadings, Offer Letters, Memorandum of Plea Negotiations, Advisory Memorandums and Other Correspondence as Assigned.
  • Ensures Contact with Victims of Crime During All Material Stages of Criminal Prosecution and Compliance with Marsy's Law.
  • Appears in Court on Behalf of The State and The City at Trial and All Related Hearings of Criminal Prosecution.
  • Prepares and Presents Oral Arguments, Examines Witnesses, Pr