Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I, II, & III 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.

• 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.
• The Deputy District Attorney II performs a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office; develops, prepares and presents cases requiring court and/or administrative tribunal appearances; trial and/or administrative tribunal and/or appellate work; represents the state in criminal or enforcement proceedings or serves as legal counsel to mid-sized local and regional public clients; and performs related work as required.
• The Deputy District Attorney III performs a wide variety of the professional legal work as assigned in the District Attorney's Office; develops, prepares, and presents the most complex issues and cases requiring appearances before administrative, legislative and judicial tribunals along with associated work and trial work; and performs related work as required.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

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.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Indu Moore, Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Contact information included below.
 
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.