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Deputy District Attorney I - Criminal

Fallon, NV

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$13K/yr - $33K/yr

2+ years exp

Churchill County is a welcoming community in Northern Nevada, and they are seeking a Deputy District Attorney I to provide professional legal services in the prosecution of criminal cases. The role involves evaluating investigative reports, filing criminal cases, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and representing the State in court.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and presents State's evidence in criminal actions to include legal arguments regarding merit; argues on behalf of the State against writs of habeas corpus, petitions for post-conviction relief and motions to suppress evidence

Appears on behalf of the State in probation, revocation hearings and sanity hearings; prepares and supervises the preparation of legal briefs filed on behalf of the State

Presents plea negotiations with opposing attorneys

Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal action

Performs legal research and studies; interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for the prosecution or the defense

Confers with and advises County officials, employees, and representatives on legal questions; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts and evidence

Attends pre-trial police lineups; attends arraignments, preliminary hearings, hearings and trials and defends indigent clients in a variety of cases before County or State courts; dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports

Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team

Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public

Qualification

Juris DoctorateAdmittance to Nevada BarLegal researchJudicial proceduresLegal principlesEffective communicationPermit to carry concealed weapon

Required

Juris Doctorate in Law and admittance to practice in the State courts of Nevada; or as provided by Supreme Court rule

Coursework in Evidence is required

Nevada Driver's License

Certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada

Permit to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) - may be obtained after being hired

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

Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research

Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment

Communicating effectively in oral and written forms

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

Researching, 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 and preparing periodic or special reports

Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines

Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities

Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and procedures

Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with court officials, witnesses, members of the legal community and the general public

Preferred

Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed Nevada attorney is highly desirable

Benefits

The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to Nevada PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $33,000/year).

The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $12,800/year).

You will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $5,300/year).

Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment.

The county offers a 'Cafeteria' health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family.

The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a 'buy-up' PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $177 per month.

In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan.

Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year.

Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual.

Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day.

In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor.

For regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.