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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1865314674
Andrew Coates
Nevada State Public Defender
NEVADA STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
HTTPS://DIDS.NV.GOV/PD/NSPD/
UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SUPERVISING CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Posted - July 9, 2025
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees
who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion
or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or
compensation and/or wages.
Joe Lombardo
Governor
Recruitment Open To:
This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. This position is appointed
by and serves at the pleasure of Nevada State Public Defender.
• Qualified applicants - Cat A certified preferred. Preference may be given to candidates with
experience in criminal defense law, knowledge of legal management software systems,
strong written and verbal communication skills, time management skills, and supervisory
experience.
• Nevada Bar Membership is required, or candidates must be eligible to practice under the
rural practice provision of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY / Benefits:
• Salary is up to $151,108. Salary reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the
employee and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available at a reduced
gross salary.
• The State benefits package includes a retirement system, paid health, vision, dental, life
and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee-
paid benefits such as deferred compensation plans are also available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION / LOCATION:
• The Supervising Chief Deputy Public Defender will be responsible for representing
indigent clients in White Pine County in Municipal Court of Ely Township, Ely Justice
Court and the 7th Judicial District Court.
• Responsibilities include meeting with clients in and out of custody, reviewing and
analyzing discovery, consulting with clients/investigators/additional office staff, managing
court appearances, client meetings, telephonic conferences, and negotiating with opposing
counsel.
• May supervise one or more Deputy Public Defenders and/or contracted attorneys.
SCHEDULE:
• Candidates will be required to adhere to ADKT 0581.
• Flexible hours with some remote work may be available.
TO APPLY:
Please send all application materials to include: a cover letter, detailed resume, writing sample,
and three (3) references to: publicdefenderadmin@nspd.nv.gov
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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