Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01409

Department: INDIGENT DEFENSE

Job classification: Unclassified

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Attorney

Summary

The Nevada State Public Defender, Ely Office, is responsible for representing indigent clients in the Municipal Court of Ely Township, Ely Justice Court and the Seventh Judicial District Court

Examples of duties

• Nevada Bar Membership is required or candidates must be eligible to practice under the rural practice provision of the Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.9.
• Preference may be given to candidates that are Cat A certified, self motivated, possess conflict resolution skills, proficient in Microsoft 360 programs, Legal Case Management software systems, and is fluent in Spanish.
• Experience in criminal defense law

Qualifications

• Meeting with clients in and out of custody
• Reviewing and analyzing discovery
• Consulting with clients, investigators, and additional office staff
• Managing court appearances, client meetings, telephonic conferences, and negotiating with opposing counsel
• This position may supervise one or more Deputy Public Defenders and/or contracted attorneys.

Supplemental information

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Time management
• Organization