Description:
Position Summary: This attorney position represents multiple Agencies in the State of Nevada including the Division of State Lands within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Department of Administration, including its Division of Human Resources Management. Primary duties include litigation in both in federal and state court. Additional duties also include statutory interpretation, and legal advice on matters relevant to the agency as well as the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, Public Records Act, and the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible for limited practice certification. Must possess valid state driver's license at time of appointment.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with recent litigation and/or government service experience. Working knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred.
Skills Required: Must possess strong communication skills, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, 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.
