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Deputy Public Defender or Senior Deputy Public Defender

Salary

$39.89 - $55.97 Hourly

Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

00705/00704_01/2025

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

01/24/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position with the Carson City Public Defender Office, located in Carson City, Nevada.

Depending on qualifications this recruitment is open to hire a Deputy Public Defender or Senior Deputy Public Defender.

Deputy Public Defender: Under general supervision, performs a wide range of professional criminal defense work in the Public Defender's Office; performs legal research; provides representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and NRS 432B proceedings; performs legal research; represents the Public Defender on assigned cases; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the first level in the Public Defender series. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide range of the legal assignments performed in the Public Defender's Office. It differs from the Supervising Public Defender classification in that the Supervising Public Defender has more experience and typically handles more difficult cases and/or assignments and is responsible for supervision.

Senior Deputy Public Defender:

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of professional criminal defense work in the Public Defender's Office; performs legal research; provides representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and NRS 432B proceedings; performs legal research; represents the Public Defender on assigned cases; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second level in the Deputy Public Defender series. Incumbants are expected to perform a wide range of the regular legal assignments performed in the Public Defender's Office. It differs from the Deputy Public Defender classification in that the assignment of matters are more complex and require more experience and knowledge. The Senior Deputy Public Defender is the highest classification that can be achieved without supervisory or administrative responsibility.

[Salary Ranges: *Deputy Public Defender: Employer Paid Retirement:$82,965.40 - $116,426.39 annually

*Senior Deputy Public Defender: Employer Paid Retirement:$100,180.73 - $137,247.50 annually

*This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Please Note:Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting t *]{#isPasted}