Closing Date: 28th October, 2026
Description:
Position Information:Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney IV ("Chief") position(s) in the Criminal Division.
Intent: Mr. Duncan seeks candidates wishing to work in the new administration starting early January 2027. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed on their leadership skills, mentoring ability, trial experience, total time as a prosecutor, problem-solving skills, strategic and critical thinking, emotional intelligence, professionalism, commitment to the Office's mission, and desire to serve in a leadership position.
Please note: The interview process will be competitive and open to all applicants, including those currently working in the Office.
The Deputy District Attorney IV performs the widest variety of professional legal work as assigned in the District Attorney's Office; develops, prepares, and presents the most complex issues and cases requiring appearance before administrative, legislative and judicial tribunals along with associated work and trial work; and performs related work as required; assigns work and supervises (as required) Deputy District Attorneys I, II and III; and performs administrative duties.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Substantial legal experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney III in the assigned area of practice in Washoe County, or equivalent experience.
License or Certificate:
Current, valid license to practice law issued by the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. Must be able to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Nevada, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Conditions of Employment:
This is an unclassified, appointed position and is therefore not covered by a bargaining unit.
Upon selection, candidates must successfully pass an extensive background check and investigation conducted by the District Attorney's Office and submit a complete set of fingerprints.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Indu Moore, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at imoore@washoecounty.gov.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 and Tuesday November 3, 2026.
