Deputy District Attorney III

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**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

**In addition to completing the application, the department is requesting you submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.**

• Prepares and presents evidence in civil actions and/or juvenile prosecutions; counsels colleagues on legal strategies and legal issues; conducts preliminary evaluation of the case.
• Performs legal research and studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in preparation of cases, opinions and briefs.
• Confers with and advises County officials, employees, and representatives on legal questions; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in cases initiated by or against the County; confers with investigations regarding the collection of facts and evidence.
• Attends evidentiary hearings and trials; prepares legal instruments, correspondence and reports.
• Attends board meetings and other meetings at various locations, including some meetings outside of the County. 
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's services by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.  
• Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.
• Prepares and reviews various types of contracts involving the County; reviews and/or drafts policies and procedures as required.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of work.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Experience in real property, land use, planning and zoning law preferred.

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 admitted to the State Bar of Nevada AND a minimum of  five (5) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Applicants who do not possess a Nevada Bar license, but have been admitted to practice law in another state, may qualify to practice law in Nevada on a limited basis as a Deputy District Attorney pursuant to Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• 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.

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 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 work unit 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 Driver’s License.
• Certificate of admission to the State Bar of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in over the telephone and radio systems.      

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.   
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.   
• Douglas 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 applicant's 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.