Senior Deputy District Attorney

Churchill County located in Northern Nevada and featuring 300 days of sunshine each year is a wonderful place to live and work. Churchill County has a population of approximately 26000 people. The County is primarily agricultural and is the home of Naval Air Station Fallon which hosts Top Gun. There is a wonderful sense of community and it is a great place for any family. We are surrounded by wonderful outdoor opportunities a short drive from the Reno metropolitan area beautiful Lake Tahoe and nearby ski resorts. The Churchill County District Attorneys office is comprised of seven attorneys eight legal secretaries and six child support workers. We have a family friendly/flexible office environment. We are willing to consider and work with applicants who are members of the bar in other States. This position will be open until filled so interested applicants are encouraged to apply without delay.

Applicants are required to submit an online application at Applicants also need to submit a résumé cover letter (indicating why you are interested in working for the Churchill County District Attorneys Office) writing sample attached to their online application. Applicants that are members in good standing of a State other than Nevada are encouraged to review Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1 for eligibility to practice in Nevada. If you need assistance attaching your documents please notify Kim Brontsema at .

Responsible for providing a wide variety of highly complex and specialized professional legal services involved in the prosecution of the most complex criminal and high-profile cases in a court in the State of Nevada; prepares and reviews a variety of legal documents. Responsibilities include evaluating investigative reports; filing criminal cases; preparing pleadings briefs and other legal documents; conducting legal research; examining and evaluating evidence; and prosecuting cases in the courts.

Churchill County provides an attractive compensation package that extends beyond just the salary. The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to Nevada PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage equivalent to $40000/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $12800/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $6500/year).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the senior level class in this professional series. This class requires the application of seasoned judgment and latitude in the completion of casework. This class also may provide training for lower-level attorneys. This class is distinguished from Chief Deputy District Attorney in that the latter is a supervisory level classification. This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
• Prepares and presents States 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.
• Participates in the training of new attorneys; provides for appropriate training of attorneys; reviews cases and settlement offers of attorneys; provides input into performance evaluations.
• Prepares and presents evidence in criminal and civil actions and/or juvenile prosecution; counsels colleagues on legal strategies and legal issues; conducts preliminary evaluation of the case.
• Handles the investigation and prosecution of certain major criminal civil or other high-profile necessary answers and responses to writs of habeas corpus petitions for post-conviction relief motions to suppress evidence and any and all other motions and petitions served upon the District Attorneys office.
• 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 departments 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.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate in Law and admittance to practice in the State courts of Nevada; or as provided by Supreme Court rule. Minimum of five years of experience as a licensed Nevada attorney in a district attorneys office.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Application of complex and specialist 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.

Skill in:

• Understanding and interpreting constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and precedents.
• Researching interpreting applying and explaining applicable laws codes regulations and court decisions.
• Training of staff in process and procedures.
• 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.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Drivers 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).

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person.

Conditions of Employment

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS with information from each applicants Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.