DISTRICT COURT COMMISSIONER- ADR

About The Position

THIS IS AN EXEMPT POSITION AND ANY RULES OR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS DO NOT APPLY
The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates for a District Court Commissioner position. The Court is recruiting for an assignment in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Discovery department. This position may also be utilized to support other departments or case types based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Hears court matters pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes.
• Procures the attendance of witnesses by issuance of subpoenas.
• Requires the production of evidence.
• Takes evidence and rules upon its admissibility.
• Hears arguments.
• Makes findings of fact, conclusions of law and makes recommendations.
• Confers with the appropriate District Court judges to review cases and address concerns and issues.
• Provides information to attorneys and interested parties over the telephone, in person or through written correspondence.
• Affords assistance in the drafting and reviewing proposed legislation; researches implications of such legislation and makes recommendations as required.
• Makes presentations to professional, educational and community groups regarding the assigned function; confers with representatives of other County departments to coordinate and facilitate work.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned support staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

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 five (5) years as a practicing attorney within the State of Nevada.

Working Conditions

May not engage in the private practice of law.

Licensing and Certification

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar in the State of Nevada.

Background Investigation

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation.

Periodically After Employment

Background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.

Citizenship

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Hears court matters pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes.
• Procures the attendance of witnesses by issuance of subpoenas.
• Requires the production of evidence.
• Takes evidence and rules upon its admissibility.
• Hears arguments.
• Makes findings of fact, conclusions of law and makes recommendations.
• Confers with the appropriate District Court judges to review cases and address concerns and issues.
• Provides information to attorneys and interested parties over the telephone, in person or through written correspondence.
• Affords assistance in the drafting and reviewing proposed legislation; researches implications of such legislation and makes recommendations as required.
• Makes presentations to professional, educational and community groups regarding the assigned function; confers with representatives of other County departments to coordinate and facilitate work.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned support staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Physical Demands

Mobile to work in a typical office or court setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.