DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION: CORRECTIONS - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

This attorney position represents the Nevada Department of Corrections and its former and current employees in proceedings in federal and state courts. Primary duties include drafting legal briefs, legal research, and presenting oral arguments in federal and state trial courts. This position will also assist with providing day-to-day legal advice to the Nevada Department of Corrections, and work with the Department to approve contracts and to ensure public records compliance.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible for limited practice certification.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

Preference to those with recent litigation and/or government service experience.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• 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

• Ability to work in a typical office setting.
• Use standard office equipment.
• Travel as needed.
• Read printed materials and computer screen.
• Hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone.
• Speak in a clear and understandable manner.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional Information

• The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
• Please send direct inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.