Deputy District Attorney - Civil

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 26,000 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 Attorney’s 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.

This position has been designated by Nevada PERS as a critical labor shortage position. As a result, Churchill County is authorized to consider applications from Nevada PERS retirees. Individuals receiving Nevada PERS retirement benefits may work in critical shortage positions and continue receiving their retirement allowance.

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 $38,000/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $13,500/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $6,200/year).

Responsible for providing professional legal services involved in the prosecution or defense of civil and criminal cases in a court in the State of Nevada; prepares and reviews a variety of legal documents; provides legal counsel and advice to County departments.

This is the entry-level class in this professional series.

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.
• Serves as in-house counsel and provides legal advice and representation on behalf of any County or regional public agency; provides representation on a broad range of legal issues and matters to include federal civil rights actions, personal injury, licensing, personnel/labor issues, planning/zoning and the judicial review of agency decisions.
• Advises County officials on the legal propriety of proposed actions to include: the analysis and assessment of claims; provision of advice during meetings of County and regional boards and commissions; provision of oral and written legal opinions.
• Prepares and provides advice on the preparation of ordinances and draft legislation.
• Makes oral and written presentations to the County Board and other public and private groups; represents Departments and the County with other government agencies or in public meetings.
• Handles all court filings and appearances related to abused and neglected children through representation of the Division of Child and Family Services and the provision of general legal counsel to that department.
• Serves as on-call deputy to answer questions and draft search warrant applications.
• Makes court appearance to include: trials,…