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SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Public Defender defends indigent clients in adult criminal, juvenile dependency, and juvenile delinquency cases and performs other work as assigned.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the understanding these hours are subject to change effective July 1, 2022, per AB424 which states Nevada must have bail hearings within 48 hours.
Nevada Bar Membership is required or eligible to practice under the rural practice provision of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules. Please note that if you are not licensed to practice in Nevada and you are licensed in another state, you may be eligible to practice in Nevada under the rural practice rules; however, the Deputy Public Defender will be required to pass the Nevada Bar Exam and become fully licensed to practice in Nevada as soon as possible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:
Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.
Full Time
$74k-100k (estimate)
02/10/2023
07/20/2024
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