Deputy District Attorney

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy District Attorney provides a wide variety of highly complex and specialized professional legal services. The incumbent must be bondable. Employees of the District Attorney’s Office are mandatory reporters per NRS 432B.220.

Pursuant to Nevada Supreme Court Rules, those who are admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction outside of Nevada may be eligible for admission in Nevada (if employed at a District Attorney's office or other qualifying agency) and are encouraged to apply for this position. Those who have taken a bar examination in Nevada or any other jurisdiction and are awaiting results of the examination are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants are responsible for reviewing admissions requirements under Nevada Supreme Court Rules.

• Reviews law enforcement reports, drafts charging and related documents.
• Advises law enforcement on legal questions.
• Observes law enforcement interviews as needed.
• Prepares adult and juvenile cases for court hearings.
• Prosecutes cases before family court, justice, and district courts.
• Attends specialty courts (e.g., Adult Drug Court, Family Preservation Court).
• Drafts and presents appellate briefs and arguments before the Nevada Appellate Court and the Nevada Supreme Court.
• Provides periodic travel to outlying justice courts in Carlin, Wells, and Wendover. Company vehicle provided.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and trainings as requested which may include travel.
• Analyzes cases and applicable laws, codes, and regulations to formulate negotiated offers and sentencing recommendations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest information, techniques, and developments in the legal field.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Working knowledge and correct usage of business English including spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and formats.
• Working knowledge of business correspondence formats, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including case management software programs, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, county ordinances and regulations, department rules and regulations, and relevant court rulings.

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
• Negotiating as a method of securing support, concurrence, acceptance, or compliance.
• Managing time effectively.
• Troubleshooting computer operating systems.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.
• Speaking effectively before public groups and responding to questions.
• Managing multiple deadlines and competing demands successfully.
• Dealing appropriately with exposure to the consequences of acts of violence perpetrated against others.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and considerable independent judgment to manage relationships and situations whether established guidelines exist or not.
• Building rapport, listening, responding with empathy, and working effectively with victims and their families.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Reacting calmly and quickly under duress and strain.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state, and federal officials, and the public as needed. Dealing with problems courteously and tactfully.

• Work is performed in an…