Public Defender at Lander County

Lander County Public Defender Services Contract

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Lander County is seeking proposals from qualified individual attorneys to provide Public Defender services.

The attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation to indigent adult defendants and juvenile offenders, ensuring the protection of their rights through all stages of litigation. This includes but is not limited to meeting with clients, conducting legal research, preparing and filing legal documents, and representing clients in court. To ensure a responsive proposal is submitted, applicants should familiarize themselves with the Lander County Plan for Provision of Indigent Defense services and the Permanent Regulations of the Board on Indigent Defense Services available at . Lander County would also like the proposal to include representation for 432B cases.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following documents to Laken Sullivan, Lander County Fiscal Officer at .

Letter of Interest

Resume

Qualification letter from the Department of Indigent Defense Services (DIDS).

Desired annual compensation

Proposals will only be accepted from attorneys that are listed on the Department of Indigent Defense roster of eligible providers.

Proposals shall include:

The qualifications and legal experience of the applicant.

The applicant's past performance in representing persons in the criminal justice system.

The applicant's ability to comply with current regulations in effect for the provision of indigent defense services throughout the duration of the contract.

The total cost of service under the contract, including the cost for services, if any, that must be provided in addition to criminal defense services.

Proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026. Responsive proposals will be submitted to the Lander County Board of Commissioners for consideration. Applicants will be notified of any consideration before the Board.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Battle Mountain, NV 89820