Deputy District Attorney I

About the role

Under direction of the District Attorney this position is responsible for providing professional legal services involved in the prosecution or defense of civil and criminal cases in a court of law in the State of Nevada; prepares and reviews a variety of legal documents; provides legal counsel and advice to County departments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.
• Valid Nevada Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Understanding and interpreting constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents; interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations and court decisions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; maintaining accurate records of work performed; compiling and summarizing information.

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