DEPUTY STAFF ATTORNEY - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

This position will be located in Las Vegas or Carson City, depending on the candidate chosen. The Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) is the state’s leading workforce development agency. It consists of divisions that offer workforce related services, job placement and training, services for people with disabilities, investigation of claims of discrimination, unemployment insurance benefits, labor market data and more. Many of these services are provided through EmployNV Career and Business Hubs and in cooperation with its community partners.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required, as is membership in the State Bar of Nevada.

Job Duties

• Prepare briefs and other responsive pleadings for Petitions for Judicial Review to the district courts throughout Nevada and the Nevada Supreme Court;
• Attend court hearings;
• Review Public Records Requests and subpoenas for compliance;
• Draft regulations on behalf of the Division;
• Advise the Administrator on legal issues pertaining to the Division.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Litigation & Legal Writing Skills;
• Regulatory & Administrative Law Knowledge;
• Analytical & Critical Thinking;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines without the need for supervision or reminders;
• Strong problem-solving skills, must be adept at identifying, developing, and analyzing findings and conclusions, and must be able to prepare and defend their position regarding the same.

Recruiter Contact Information

Susan Fowler - sfowler@admin.nv.gov

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.
• Retailer: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 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.

State Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Washington’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Nevada Day
• Family Day
• Christmas Day