Posted June 21, 2026
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I, II and III (CRIMINAL)
Washoe County
Reno, NV
Full Time
Compensation: $112,694 to $205,358 Annually
Reference: WashoeCounty5152299
THE WASHOE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE is accepting applications for a Deputy District Attorney in the Criminal Division of the office. The Criminal Division prosecutes misdemeanor and felony offenses submitted by local, state, and federal agencies. DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school and some experience in the practice of law.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. One year of experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney I in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice, or equivalent experience.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Substantial legal experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney II in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice; OR equivalent experience.
License or Certificate
Current, valid license to practice law from the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. Deputy DA IIIs must be able to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Possession of a valid driver's license.Salary DOE up to $205,358.40. Excellent benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer-paid public employee retirement and others described at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Benefits/index.phpTo apply please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. One year of experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney I in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice, or equivalent experience.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III: Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Substantial legal experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney II in Washoe County in the assigned area of practice; OR equivalent experience.
License or Certificate
Current, valid license to practice law from the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. Deputy DA IIIs must be able to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Possession of a valid driver's license.Salary DOE up to $205,358.40. Excellent benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer-paid public employee retirement and others described at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Benefits/index.phpTo apply please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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