DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV (CRIMINAL)

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV (CRIMINAL)

Salary

$178,547.20 - $249,974.40 Annually

Location

Reno, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

60001093 (10/2026)

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Position Information

Incoming Washoe County District Attorney Wes Duncan is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney IV ("Chief") position(s) in the Criminal Division.

Intent: Mr. Duncan seeks candidates wishing to work in the new administration starting early January 2027. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed on their leadership skills, mentoring ability, trial experience, total time as a prosecutor, problem-solving skills, strategic and critical thinking, emotional intelligence, professionalism, commitment to the Offices mission, and desire to serve in a leadership position.

Please note: The interview process will be competitive and open to all applicants, including those currently working in the Office.

The Deputy District Attorney IV performs the widest variety of professional legal work as assigned in the District Attorneys Office; develops, prepares, and presents the most complex issues and cases requiring appearance before administrative, legislative and judicial tribunals along with associated work and trial work; and performs related work as required; assigns work and supervises (as required) Deputy District Attorneys I, II and III; and performs administrative duties.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Substantial legal experience equivalent to that of a Deputy District Attorney III in the assigned area of practice in Washoe County, or equivalent experience.

License Or Certificate

Current, valid license to practice law issued by the Nevada Supreme Court and membership in the State Bar of Nevada. Must be able to be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Nevada, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Conditions of Employment

This is an unclassified, appointed position and is therefore not covered by a bargaining unit.

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 Next

To 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 Monday, November 2, 2026 and Tuesday November 3, 2026.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• 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 employees Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link - Click Here
• 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*

Employer Washoe County

Address 1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A Rm. 220

Reno, Nevada, 89512

Phone 775-328-2081

Website https://www.washoecounty.gov/