Notice of Vacancy & Request for Letters of Interest for Appointed District Attorney

NOTICE OF VACANCY & REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST

POSITION: APPOINTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY, EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners is accepting Letters of Interest and resumes from qualified individuals to fill a 60-day term and potentially, the remaining 2 year term for the office of Eureka County District Attorney, pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 245.170.

The individual appointed by the Board of County Commissioners will serve as the Eureka County District Attorney beginning January 5, 2027, for 60-days, then may be renewed for the remainder of the two-year term, effective immediately upon appointment and qualification, through January 2029.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Eureka County District Attorney serves as the legal counsel for Eureka County, Nevada. The District Attorney has sole discretion over the prosecution of criminal offenses and acts as the legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, county officials, and local agencies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Criminal Prosecution: Review law enforcement reports and prosecute all felony, gross misdemeanor, juvenile, and misdemeanor cases occurring within the jurisdiction of Eureka County.
• Civil Counsel: Serve as legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, regional boards, commissions, and county departments. Prepare or review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and proposed draft legislation.
• County Representation: Represent Eureka County and its departments in civil, administrative, and regulatory litigation matters, as well as before public and private groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must strictly meet the following criteria at the time of application:

1. Licensure: Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada, authorized to practice law in all courts of the State of Nevada and must have attained the age of 21 years old at the time of the appointment.
2. Elector Status: Must be a qualified elector of Nevada, and be willing and able to establish legal residency within Eureka County within 90 days appointment, pursuant to state law.
3. Experience: Demonstrated experience in criminal prosecution and civil municipal law is highly preferred.
4. Must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude, regardless of whether or not civil rights have been restored. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and FBI fingerprint background check.
5. Additional information relative to the office of District Attorney can be found in NRS Chapter 252 (NRS: CHAPTER 252 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications and consistent with established Eureka County salary scales for elected/appointed officials.
• Benefits: Full Eureka County benefits package, including enrollment in the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, and paid leave.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested and qualified attorneys must submit a formal Letter of Interest and a comprehensive professional resume highlighting their legal experience, bar status, and qualifications for the role.

• Submit to: Board of Eureka County Commissioners
  Attn: Stacy Collette, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 891, Eureka, NV 89316. Or you may submit an Electronic Submissions: hr@eurekacountynv.gov, scollette-contractor@eurekacountynv.gov
• Submission Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.