Deputy District Attorney

DescriptionUnder direction, prosecutes criminal cases; provides legal advice to County departments, commissions, boards, and special districts; litigates civil cases; provides legal services and supervises child support law enforcement; and performs other work as assigned.Distinguishing CharacteristicsAn employee in this class is an "at-will" employee serving at the pleasure of the District Attorney.Examples of DutiesThe duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by the employee in this class. Not all assigned duties may be listed.Reviews law enforcement reports to determine charges to be filed; prepares complaints, affidavits, warrants, and summons; confers with law enforcement officers and witnesses; negotiates with defense attorneys' prepares motions and other pleadings for court; prepares case and witnesses for court; appears in court; conducts hearings and trials; advises police and probation officers.May attend commission, board, or special district meetings as legal advisor drafts ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and by-laws; prepares and negotiates contracts; provides legal advice, opinions, and interpretations to County departments and local government agencies. Prepares legal documents, conducts discovery, negotiates, settles, and tries civil litigation cases. Selects, directs, develops and evaluates department staff; instructs and trains staff to enhance staff capabilities, effective utilization of time, and improvement of the delivery of services; advises staff on resolution of problems, hears, responds to and resolves staff problems, concerns, complaints and grievances; administers discipline. Provides advice and recommends disposition of civil paternity cases, criminal and civil non-support cases; interviews clients and defendants; negotiates agreements and settlements; tries non-support and contempt cases. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in preparation of cases, opinions and briefs. Prepares written legal reports, opinions, briefs, and appeals. Advises law enforcement officers and others on criminal proceedings and procedures. Evaluates requests for the issuance of a criminal complaint by analyzing evidence presented; determines if complaint can be justified or that additional evidence is required; authorizes the issuance of criminal complaints. Typical QualificationsKnowledge and Ability:Knowledge of principles and practices of criminal law, trial procedures and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of Nevada.Ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically, and persuasively in written and oral from in a variety of legal matters; manage a legal caseload; provide legal advice to a variety of public officials.Experience And TrainingAny combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:Graduation from law school with a J.D. degree.Certificate of admission to the State Bar of Nevada or eligible to practice under the Rural Practice provision of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementBenefitsHumboldt County offers an excellent benefits package, including:Relocation/Sign-On Bonus availableNo Nevada state income taxNevada PERS - contributions paid 100% by the County. Participants are vested in the system after five yearsNo Social Security taxesMedicare deduction of 1.45% of salaryTwelve (12) paid holidaysAnnual leave planSick leave planMedical, dental, vision, health savings account and life insurance plansWorker's CompensationEmployee assistance planDeferred Compensation plans availableVoluntary additional insurance plans availableHumboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.State and Local Income TaxThe Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.Retirement Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)(1)Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 58.75% of an eligible Sheriff's Office Deputy's salary for retirement.Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.Both types of deductions are made through payroll.Insurance CoverageInsurance StipendHumboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.The stipend for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $1,300.00 per month.Health Insurance Eligibility:Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.Employees must authorize a payroll deduction of any share of the health coverage premium, which is to be paid by the employee.Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)Monthly coverage costs are:Employee only: $947.00,Employee and Spouse: $2,083.42,Employee and Child/Children: $1,704.63, andEmployee and Family: $2,935.74.The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:Individual In Network: $1,000.00,Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00,Family In Network: $2,000.00, andFamily Out of Network: $4,000.00.After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied:In Network: 20%, andOut of Network: 50%.High-Deductible Plan with HSAMonthly coverage costs are:Employee only: $794.10,Employee and Spouse: $1,747.02,Employee and Child/Children: $1,429.38, andEmployee and Family: $2,461.74.The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:Individual In Network: $3,000.00,Individual Out of Network: $3,000.00,Family In Network: $6,000.00, andFamily Out of Network: $6,000.00.After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:In Network: 0%, andOut of Network: 30%Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)Preferred Network PharmacyTier 1 - Typically Generic$10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)$25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand$30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply)$75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand$45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)$112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)In-Network PharmacyTier 1 - Typically Generic$25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply)Home delivery - 90-day supply not coveredTier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand$55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)Home delivery - 90-day supply not coveredTier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand$85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)Home delivery - 90-day supply not coveredNon-Network PharmacyAll Prescriptions50% coinsurance, deductible does not applyHome delivery - 90-day supply not covered.High-Deductible Plan with HSAIn-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)Non-Network Pharmacy30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):High PlanMonthly coverage costs ae:Employee only: $57.89,Employee and Spouse: $102.56,Employee and Child/Children: $89.06, andEmployee and Family: $145.28.The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:$25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of 3. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:20% Basic Services50% Major Services50% Orthodontic ServicesCalendar Year Maximum per Person:Dental Maximum: $2,000Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500Low PlanMonthly coverage costs are:Employee only: $45.09,Employee and Spouse: $92.11,Employee and Child/Children: $80.40, andEmployee and Family: $130.45.The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:$50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of 3. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:20% Basic Services50% Major Services50% Orthodontic ServicesCalendar Year Maximum per Person:Dental Maximum: $1,500Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life):In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider:Monthly coverage costs are:Employee only: $7.71,Employee and Spouse: $15.44,Employee and Child/Children: $16.51, andEmployee and Family: $26.39.The In-Network Copay is:$10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months$25 Materials Copay - frames, lenses and contactsFrames (every 24 months)$130 allowance for frames20% savings on the amount over your allowance.Lenses (every 12 months)Covered in full after Materials CopayContacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months$130 allowance for electiveContact lens exam (fitting and evaluation)Necessary Contact LensesOut-of-Network Providers:Monthly coverage costs are:Employee only: $7.71,Employee and Spouse: $15.44,Employee and Child/Children: $16.51, andEmployee and Family: $26.39.The Out-of-Network Allowances are:Exam - $45 AllowanceFrames - $70 AllowanceLenses:Single Vision - $30 AllowanceLined Bifocal - $50 AllowanceLine Trifocal - $65 AllowanceLenticular Lenses - $100 AllowanceContacts (including Elective and Necessary):$105 AllowancePlease contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans.Leave PlansAnnual LeaveAll full-time employees will earn annual leave beginning from their initial date of hire at a rate of .0385 hours earned per hour's paid (3).Part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year.While on probationary period, an employee cannot take annual leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time.Sick Leave:Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees accrue sick leave at the rate of .05 hours for each hour worked up to a maximum accrual of 120 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 980 hours.Holiday Leave:Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year plus one additional day as a floating holiday(4).Holidays eligible for paid holiday leave include;New Year's Day,Martin Luther King Day,President's Day,Memorial Day,Juneteenth Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Nevada Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day,Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), andChristmas Day. Tuition Reimbursement Humboldt County, Nevada values its employees and empowers them to enhance their skills by taking career related higher education courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars.To that end, the County has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,500 per year(5) in educational expenses.Note: Humboldt County, Nevada provides benefits to regular employees. Most part time positions are ineligible for benefits.1: PERS retirement benefits are only available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will instead receive Social Security contributions.2: Coinsurance is the percentage of costs paid by employees after they have paid/met their respective deductibles.3: Employees will accrue annual leave during their introductory period but are not allowed to use annual leave until you they have been employed continuously for at least 6 months.4: Employees are eligible to receive the additional floating holiday after successful completion of 1 year of service with the County.5: Restrictions apply. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for more information.