What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Indigent Defense Attorney position at Douglas County (NV)?
The objective of Douglas County is to provide for equality before the law for all persons. The Douglas County Plan for the Provision of Indigent Defense Services is to be administered so that those accused of crime, or otherwise eligible for services of appointed counsel, will not be deprived, because they are financially unable to pay for adequate representation, of any element of representation necessary to an adequate defense. Douglas County contracts with private counsel to provide high quality indigent defender services. Contract term is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Compensation is set, per contract, at $265,000.00 per year.
Director of Indigent Defense, Brian Filter, oversees the assignment of cases to the contract public defenders. Brian Filter can be contacted via email at BGFilter@douglasnv.us and IndigentDefense@douglasnv.us.
Use the link below to view the The Douglas County Plan for the Provision of Indigent Defense Services:
Douglas County Plan for the Provision of Indigent Defense Services
Attorneys wishing to be placed on the Douglas County rotation for appointment in indigent defense cases must:
(1) Complete application for Rural County Application for List of Qualified Contract and Appointed Counsel on the Nevada Department of Indigent Defense Services (DIDS) website.
(2) Complete application for Douglas County using through this posting.**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. Posting will remain open until position is filled. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **Board of Indigent Defense Services Required Experience to Provide Indigent Defense Services
PLEASE NOTE: Qualification may be sought by providing specific experience requirements or by providing equivalent experience and skills as described below.
Misdemeanor
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada; and
- Have sufficient training and experience to provide competent representation.
Gross Misdemeanor, Category E, D, C, and B (for which the penalty is ten (10) years or less) felonies
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada; and
- Have been trial counsel, alone or with other trial counsel, in two or more bench or jury trials that were tried to completion.
Category B felonies for which the penalty is more than 10 years and non-capital Category A felonies
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada;
- Have practiced criminal law for three (3) full years, either as a prosecutor, provider of indigent defense services, or retained counsel; and
- Have been trial counsel, alone or with other trial counsel, and handled a significant portion of three felony jury trials that were tried to completion.
Direct appeals, non-capital
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada; and
- Have sufficient training and experience to provide competent representation.
Juvenile
- Be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada;
- Have the knowledge and skills necessary to represent a child diligently and effectively; and
- Be familiar with:
- The department of juvenile justice services in the county and other relevant state and local programs;
- Issues concerning competency and child development;
- Issues concerning the interaction between an attorney and a client; and
- Issues concerning school-related conduct and zero-tolerance policies specific to juvenile representation.
- An attorney who seeks to represent a child in certification proceedings in accordance with NRS 62B.390 must additionally have litigated at least two criminal jury trials or be assisted by counsel with requisite experience.
Qualification Based Upon Equivalent Experience and Skills
Attorneys may seek to establish qualification through equivalent experience and skills. Equivalent experience and skills may include, but are not limited to, misdemeanor jury trials, bench trials, preliminary hearings, clerkships, internships, or trial college participation.
Salary : $10 - $9,999