Salary Range: Up to $151,108.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $129,429.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City or Las Vegas, with occasional travel, including out-of-state.
Position Status: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.
Position Summary: This attorney position represents the State of Nevada in complex litigation proceedings in federal and state courts. Primary duties include drafting legal briefs, legal research, and presenting oral arguments in federal and state trial courts.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed by a state bar. Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney. Valid state driver’s license required.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with current or recent experience in reviewing a case, drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments. A working knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, rules of evidence and local court rules and procedure is a plus. Trial experience preferred.
Skills Required: Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills.
Physical Demands: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to read printed materials and computer screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
Benefits of Position Include:
· Work largely independently once trained
· 2 years to pass Nevada bar if barred in another state
· Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public service
· Teleworking capability
· Compressed work schedule option
· Work-life balance
· Public service/community involvement
· Retirement accrual after vesting
· Paid vacation and sick leave
· Medical/dental/life insurance
This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Marni Watkins at MKWatkins@ag.nv.gov
