Salary: $116,646.40 - $151,652.80 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position InformationIncoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I 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, including those currently working in the Office.
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.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum QualificationsEquivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school and some experience in the practice of law.
License Or CertificateCurrent and valid license to practice law from the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Conditions of Employment 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, whichever is greater.
What Happens NextTo apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Indu Moore, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at imoore@washoecounty.gov.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
