LAW OFFICE MANAGER (UNCLASSIFIED)

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County seeks a Law Office Manager, later renamed District Attorney Operations Manager, to lead the Administrative Services Division. The role oversees the division’s programs and the department’s fiscal operations, with duties starting in early January 2027 in Reno, NV.

The position requires five years in financial management and budget administration, including two years of supervisory responsibility, and a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or an equivalent

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in financial management and budget administration, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct programs in the Administrative Services Division of the District Attorney’s Office.
• Manage the fiscal operations of the department.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Financial management

Budget administration

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public admin

Job description

Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for the Law Office Manager (job classification will be re-titled to District Attorney Operations Manager effective January 4, 2027).

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.

Under general direction, the Law Office Manager plans, organizes, and directs the programs in the Administrative Services Division of the District Attorney’s Office; manages the fiscal operations of the department; 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

Five years of experience in financial management and budget administration, two years of which included supervisory responsibility AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

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.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 6, 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.