Deputy District Attorney (Civil)

State Bar of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorney I-III to join the Civil Division. The position serves as in-house counsel for county and regional agencies, handling a broad spectrum of litigation and advisory duties. The interview process is competitive and open to current staff of the Office.

Initial administration is planned for early January 2027; interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. See job specs for details at the official site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house legal counsel for County and regional agencies and represent them in the broadest range of litigation.
• Represent agencies and officials in civil rights actions, personal injury actions, licensing issues, personnel/labor issues, planning/zoning issues, and judicial review of agency decisions.
• Advise assigned departments and County officials on the legal propriety of proposed actions, including analysis and assessment of claims.
• Prepare ordinances and draft legislation; prepare contracts and other legal documents.
• Present workshops for clients and other public lawyers on legal issues.

Job description

Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I-III position(s) in the Civil Division.

Intent: Mr. Duncan seeks candidates wishing to work in the new administration starting early January 2027. Please note: The interview process will be competitive and open to all applicants, including those currently working in the Office.

The Deputy District Attorney III performs a wide variety of the professional legal work as assigned in the District Attorney's Office; develops, prepares, and presents the most complex issues and cases requiring appearances before administrative, legislative and judicial tribunals along with associated work and trial work; and performs related work as required.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Serve as in-house legal counsel and provide legal representation to any County and regional public agencies to which assigned and represent these agencies, their officials, employees and the County in the broadest range of legal issues and all types of litigation involving subject matter areas such as: federal civil rights actions, personal injury actions, licensing issues, personnel/labor issues, planning/zoning issues, and judicial review of agency decisions; advise assigned departments and County officials on the legal propriety of proposed actions, including analysis and assessment of claims; provide advice during meetings of County and regional boards and commissions; prepare ordinances and draft legislation; prepare contracts and other legal documents; present workshops for clients and other public lawyers on legal issues.