DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III (CRIMINAL)

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County District Attorney's Office in Reno seeks a Deputy District Attorney III to handle complex criminal matters in the Criminal Division. The role involves developing, preparing, and presenting intricate issues before administrative, legislative, and judicial tribunals.

Qualification requires graduation from an ABA-accredited law school, substantial legal experience, Nevada bar license, and eligibility to practice before federal courts.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Substantial legal experience equivalent to Deputy District Attorney II.
• Current, valid Nevada bar license.
• Must be able to be admitted to practice in US District Court, ND Nevada, Ninth Circuit, and Supreme Court.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal work and appearances before tribunals.
• Develop, prepare and present complex cases.
• Engage in investigations, trial work and related duties.
• Work in the Criminal Division as assigned by the District Attorney.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Courtroom procedure

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

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

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

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.

License Or Certificate Current, valid license to practice law from 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, Northern District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

This is an unclassified, appointed position.

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.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Indu Moore, Senior Human Resources Business Partner [e-mail].

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.