DISTRICT COURT COMMISSIONER- CIVIL COMMITMENT

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 Civil Commitment 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

• 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;
• Five (5) years as a practicing attorney within the State of Nevada.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to court hearing matters;
• Relevant case law;
• Methods and techniques of legal research and investigation;
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence;
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline;
• Computer applications related to the work;
• Records management principles and practices;
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Techniques for effectively interacting with a diverse population, often in situations where interactions may be confrontational or strained.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to court hearing matters;
• Relevant case law;
• Methods and techniques of legal research and investigation;
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence;
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline;
• Computer applications related to the work;
• Records management principles and practices;
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Techniques for effectively interacting with a diverse population, often in situations where interactions may be confrontational or strained.

Benefits

• May not engage in the private practice of law.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.