Deputy District Attorney 1

White Pine County; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

White Pine County is seeking a licensed attorney to provide professional legal services in prosecution or defense of civil and criminal cases in Nevada courts. The role involves preparing and reviewing a variety of legal documents and offering counsel to county departments.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and active Nevada Bar licensure, along with a valid Nevada driver's license. Continued employment depends on keeping licenses and certificates active and in good standing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Continued employment contingent upon licenses and certificates being maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services involved in prosecution or defense of civil and criminal cases in Nevada courts.
• Prepare and review a variety of legal documents; provide legal counsel to County departments.

Skills

Legal research

Constitutional law

Court procedures

Records management

Professional communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Under direction of the District Attorney this position is responsible for providing professional legal services involved in the prosecution or defense of civil and criminal cases in a court of law in the State of Nevada; prepares and reviews a variety of legal documents; provides legal counsel and advice to County departments.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree. Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada: Valid Nevada Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Application of legal principles to individual cases or problems; judicial procedure and rules of evidence; applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Understanding and interpreting constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents; interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations and court decisions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; maintaining accurate records of work performed; compiling and summarizing information.

White Pine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

White Pine County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. We strive to ensure that our workplace is accessible and welcoming to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

We encourage applicants of all abilities to apply and look forward to the opportunity to work together.