Description:
About the Position:The Civil Division of the A Government Entity is seeking well qualified attorneys to join our team in the position of Attorney. The Civil Division of our office provides professional legal guidance and support for elected officials, Clark County departments, and boards as they conduct the business of A Government Entity. The department represents the County before judicial and administrative agencies in civil litigation proceedings; furnishes legal advice and opinions; drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents; initiates legal action; interprets law. The Attorney position is an experienced working level position in the Civil Division. Attorneys are assigned County departments and are expected to perform a wider range of assignments with greater independence and minimal guidance or supervision. Attorneys perform complex legal work related to civil matters and provides legal advice and counsel to anticipate, avoid, or resolve potential or pending legal issues, disputes, and litigation; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney's Office.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada, AND two (2) years of full-time experience in professional legal work as a practicing attorney.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, A Government Entity does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Examples of Duties:
- Incumbents handle complex civil cases.
- Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective civil action.
- Drafts contracts, regulations, and legal memorandums.
- Attends administrative hearings and civil jury trials,
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal briefs Confers with and advises County officials, employees, department heads, and representatives on legal questions; renders legal opinions; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in hearings and on cases initiated by or against the County.
- Conducts legal research and performs various studies; interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for the litigation. litigates a variety of cases before County and State courts; dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
- Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.
- May assist Senior Attorney in the handling of complex civil cases.
- May provide training and instruction to Associate Attorneys.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work.
- May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportation to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business.