Senior District Attorney - High-Profile Prosecution Expert

Churchill County; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill County, located in Northern Nevada, seeks a seasoned prosecutor to handle complex criminal and high-profile cases in a county court. The Senior District Attorney will prepare and present State's evidence, argue motions, and supervise junior attorneys.

A Juris Doctorate and Nevada Bar admission are required, with at least five years in a DA office. The role emphasizes seasoned judgment, professional integrity, and ready collaboration with county officials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate in Law and admission to practice in Nevada; minimum five years as a licensed Nevada attorney in a district attorney’s office.
• Admittance to the Nevada Bar and eligibility to practice before Nevada courts.
• Experience handling complex criminal and high-profile cases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents State's evidence in criminal actions and argues on behalf of the State.
• Trains and supervises lower-level attorneys as needed.
• Handles investigation and prosecution of major criminal, civil, or high-profile cases.
• Represents the County in hearings and drafts legal documents and briefs.
• Maintains accurate records and contributes to departmental efficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal procedure

Courtroom advocacy

Oral and written communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Nevada Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Westlaw/Lexis

Job description

Churchill County, located in Northern Nevada, seeks a seasoned prosecutor to handle complex criminal and high-profile cases in a county court. The Senior District Attorney will prepare and present State's evidence, argue motions, and supervise junior attorneys.

A Juris Doctorate and Nevada Bar admission are required, with at least five years in a DA office. The role emphasizes seasoned judgment, professional integrity, and ready collaboration with county officials.