DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I (CRIMINAL)

Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I 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, including those currently working in the Office. 

The Deputy District Attorney I performs entry-level professional legal work that is designed to introduce the Deputy to the practice of law in the District Attorney's Office.

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 and some experience in the practice of law.
 
License Or Certificate
Current and valid license to practice law from the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. 

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 at [email protected]. 
 
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.