DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Print ( Apply ufeff DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Salary $45.01 - $88.64 Hourly Location Clark County - Las Vegas, NV Job Type PERMANENT Job Number 30675 Department District Attorney Division Crim Pros Opening Date 03/24/2026 Closing Date 5/26/2026 5:01 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Deputy District Attorney position. The Clark County District Attorneyu2019s Office serves and protects the people of the State of Nevada through a fair administration of justice by fulfilling our duty to victims and protecting the constitutional rights of defendants. This position is ideal for individuals dedicated to pursuing justice both inside and outside the courtroom, enhancing public safety within Clark County, and facilitating rehabilitation when appropriate. Criminal Division: Deputy District Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division begin their careers in our office with a 6-month training program, preparing them to handle complex cases. They are assigned a caseload including felony cases and will prepare, file and present the prosecution case in all phases of criminal cases. They will prosecute cases including murder, conspiracy, sexual assault, white collar crimes, drug and firearm trafficking, gang crimes and more. Applicants should be interested in fast-paced, hands-on courtroom experience. Applicants should anticipate many early opportunities for hearings and trial work. Juvenile Division: Deputy District Attorneys assigned to the Juvenile Division can be assigned to either the Child Welfare/Dependency Unit or the Juvenile Delinquency Unit. Assignment to the Child Welfare Unit requires a thorough working knowledge of NRS Chapters 128 and 432B and applicable federal guidelines. The deputy will assist the Clark County Family Services in handling their cases by preparing, filing, and presenting the prosecutionu2019s case in all phases involving child protection and permanency of foster children; including trials, the pre-trial of victims and witnesses, including expert witnesses, and preparation of pre-trial motions, oppositions and briefs and handle appellate matters related to the subject matter. Assignment to the Delinquency Unit requires a deputy to prosecute cases against juveniles accused of violating any act designated a criminal offense under the NRS or any violation of a county or municipal ordinance, ranging from curfew to murder. They will prepare, file and present the prosecution case in all phases of delinquency cases. Applicants interested in either team should understand confidentiality of the subject matter and be able to handle cases involving serious physical injuries and sexual abuse of children. Family Support Division: Deputy District Attorneys assigned to the Family Support Division handle complex civil litigation and/or Paternity and Child Support establishment and enforcement cases within the DAu2019s Family Support Division. Additionally, this employee will prosecute Child Support Cases under the NRS on behalf of DAFS, in child support IV-D Court and District Court, and up to and including appeals to the Nevada Court of Appeals or Nevada Supreme Court in IV-D Court and District Court. PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary for this position is $48.07 per hour ($100,000 annually). This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorneyu2019s Office, and a test for controlled substances. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the u201cEducationu201d and u201cWork Experienceu201d sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write

Created: 2026-03-26