Public Defender Career Opportunities

Department of Indigent Defense Services

The Department of Indigent Defense Services is soliciting applications for the position of Deputy Director. The posting can be found here.

Churchill County

The Churchill County Deputy PD job posting can be found here: Deputy Public Defender

Nye County

Nye County is requesting Letters of Interest including qualifications from attorneys and/or law firms interested in contracting for public defender services for indigent defendants appearing to answer criminal charges in the 5th Judicial District Court and the Beatty, Pahrump and Tonopah Justice Courts, Nye County, Nevada. For more information click here.

Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Public Defender's office has an open position for Deputy Public Defender. Click here for more information.

Mineral County

Mineral County is seeking to contract with an attorney to provide Public Defender Services. For more information, please click here.

Douglas County

Douglas County is accepting applications from attorneys wishing to provide Indigent Defense Services. Please click here for more information.

Nevada State Public Defender - Deputy Public Defender

The Nevada State Public Defender's Office has an open Deputy Public Defender position. For more information, please click here.

William S. Boyd School of Law - Assistant Dean of External Affairs

The law school seeks an Assistant Dean of External Affairs. The requirement of at least "five years of experience in advancement, outreach, or engagement in a higher education setting" is broad - the advancement or outreach doesn't need to be in the higher education setting, it could be advancement or outreach of any sort, including on a volunteer basis.  For more information, please click here.

Elko County Public Defender's Office - Open Positions

Elko County has a Deputy Public Defender Position and a Chief Criminal Public Defender position open. For more information please click here.

Washoe County Public Defender's Office - Open Position

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. Successful candidates will have clearly demonstrated an aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice, a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons, a reputation for personal integrity, and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Prior experience and demonstrated interests in criminal defense and/or serving vulnerable populations is preferred but not required. The Washoe County Public Defender’s Office offers competitive salary ($107,723.20 - $230,859.20) and benefits in the public service sector in Northern Nevada. Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to Joseph Goodnight, Training & Resources Director, at jgoodnight@washoecounty.gov.

Posting Positions

If you would like to have your public defender job posting posted on this site, please email the posting to didscontact@dids.nv.gov.