Description:
Position Status: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General.
Position Summary: This attorney position represents all agencies within the Executive Branch of the State of Nevada in employmentmatters. Primary duties include providing daily advice to assigned client agencies, reviewing proposed employee discipline, drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, appearing in administrative hearings, and handling all phases of litigation in federal and state courts. This position also serves as a mentor and/or supervisor to other deputy attorneys general in the Division.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada. Employment contingent upon successful background check. Must possess valid state driver's license at time of appointment.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with 5+ years' experience with federal and state employment law and litigation. A working knowledge of federal and state rules of procedure, rules of evidence, local court rules, and administrative law is a must.
Skills Required: Must possess skills in written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills.
Physical Demands: Ability to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to read printed materials and computer screen, and to communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and virtually and over the telephone or computer. Reasonable accommodation is available to otherwise qualified individuals upon request.