CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER - UNCLASSIFIED - ELY

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Program

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Zusammenfassung

The Nevada State Public Defender, Ely Office, represents indigent clients in the Municipal Court of Ely Township, Ely Justice Court and the Seventh Judicial District Court.

Essential qualifications include Nevada Bar Membership or eligibility, Spanish fluency, and experience in criminal defense law. The role involves meeting with clients, reviewing discovery, and coordinating with investigators and staff to prepare cases for court appearances.

Qualifikationen

• Nevada Bar Membership is required or eligible to practice under NR Rule 49.9.
• Cat A certification preferred; self motivated with conflict resolution skills and fluent in Spanish.
• Experience in criminal defense law.

Aufgaben

• Meet with clients in and out of custody.
• Reviewing and analyzing discovery.
• Consulting with clients, investigators, and staff.
• Managing court appearances, client meetings, telephonic conferences, and negotiations with opposing counsel.
• May supervise Deputy Public Defenders or contracted attorneys.

Kenntnisse

Written and Verbal Communication

Time management

Organization

Spanish fluency

Conflict resolution

Microsoft 365

Legal Case Management software

Tools

Legal Case Management software

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada State Public Defender, Ely Office, is responsible for representing indigent clients in the Municipal Court of Ely Township, Ely Justice Court and the Seventh Judicial District Court

Essential Qualifications

• Nevada Bar Membership is required or candidates must be eligible to practice under the rural practice provision of the Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.9.
• Preference may be given to candidates that are Cat A certified, self motivated, possess conflict resolution skills, proficient in Microsoft 360 programs, Legal Case Management software systems, and is fluent in Spanish.
• Experience in criminal defense law

Job Duties

• Meeting with clients in and out of custody
• Reviewing and analyzing discovery
• Consulting with clients, investigators, and additional office staff
• Managing court appearances, client meetings, telephonic conferences, and negotiating with opposing counsel
• This position may supervise one or more Deputy Public Defenders and/or contracted attorneys.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Time management
• Organization

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.

Benefits Include

• 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 benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255