Top 9 Public defender Jobs in Nevada

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Washoe County —Reno, NV
- $112,694.40 - $241,529.60 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Washoe County —Reno, NV
- $112,694.40 - $146,515.20 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Clark County, NV —Las Vegas, NV
- $66.58 - $104.23 an hour
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Deputy Public Defender I
Churchill County —Fallon, NV
- $104,686.40 - $140,691.20 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Deputy Public Defender
Elko County —Elko, NV
- $111,446.40 - $131,456.00 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER, WINNEMUCCA - UNCLASSIFIED
State of Nevada —Winnemucca, NV
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
SUPERVISING CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER - UNCLASSIFIED
State of Nevada —Winnemucca, NV
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Management
- Microsoft Office
Public Defender
Elko County —Elko, NV
- $121,076.80 - $175,552.00 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Supervising Chief Deputy Public Defender
Nevada State Public Defender —Ely, NV
- Up to $151,108 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Washoe County —Reno, NV
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada or eligible for immediate…
$112,694.40 - $146,515.20 a year
Deputy Public Defender I
Churchill County —Fallon, NV
No Nevada state income taxRetirement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's…
$104,686.40 - $140,691.20 a year

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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
The agency maintains a fleet of vehicles for staff to reserve; use of a fleet vehicle requires evidence of a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance…
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour
Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-…
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DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Washoe County -
Reno, NV

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Job Details

Full-time
$112,694.40 - $241,529.60 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bar

Full Job Description

Position Information

THE WASHOE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Public Defender in the Criminal Division. Attorneys in the Criminal Division represent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings with an emphasis on holistic defense. Prior experience and demonstrated interests in criminal defense and/or serving vulnerable populations are preferred but not required. The Public Defender’s Office offers a comprehensive training program and a supportive team environment. The salary range starts at $112,694. Washoe County provides employer-paid contributions to PERS, health insurance, and a wide range of other competitive benefits. Our office is located in Reno, NV at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and less than one hour from beautiful Lake Tahoe

A successful candidate must be fully admitted to the Nevada bar on or before the start date. Nevada does not have reciprocity with any other jurisdictions.

The Washoe County Public Defender’s Office offers competitive salary and benefits in the public service sector in Northern Nevada. Salary for the entry level position starts at $112,694.40 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a recognized law school and some experience in the practice of law; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Current membership in the Bar in the State of Nevada.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER I
Graduation from a recognized law school and some experience in the practice of law; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER II
Graduation from a recognized law school and one year of full-time experience in the practice of law equivalent to that of a Deputy Public Defender I in Washoe County; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER III
Graduation from a recognized law school and two years of full-time experience in the practice of law equivalent to that of a Deputy Public Defender II in Washoe County; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER IV
Graduation from a recognized law school and two years of full-time experience in the practice of law equivalent to that of a Deputy Public Defender III in Washoe County; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada or eligible for immediate admission to the Nevada bar. Training provided in a team-based atmosphere.

Conditions of Employment

This is a fulltime government position and salary range, depending on experience, is $112,694.40 – $241,529.60 and comes with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and employer-paid public employee retirement. For a full review of benefits visit https://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/Benefits/index.php.

Reference and background checks will be conducted on selected applicants.

What Happens Next

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Joseph Goodnight, Chief Deputy Public Defender, at [email protected].

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