DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - POST-CONVICTION DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks an attorney to represent the state in post-conviction proceedings in federal and state court. The role requires drafting briefs, researching legal issues, and arguing before trial and appellate courts across jurisdictions.

Ideal applicants hold a Nevada law license or eligibility for limited practice certification, with a strong emphasis on written and oral advocacy, organization, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible for limited practice certification.
• Must possess valid state driver’s license at time of appointment.
• This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal briefs and conduct legal research.
• Present oral arguments in federal and state trial and appellate courts.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Brief drafting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

• 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

This attorney position represents the State of Nevada in post-conviction proceedings in federal and state court.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible for limited practice certification. Must possess valid state driver’s license at time of appointment.

Preferred Experience

Preference to those with current or recent experience in reviewing a case and drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments. A working knowledge of federal and state criminal/habeas statutes, rules of evidence, local court rules and appellate procedure is a plus.

Job Duties

Primary duties include drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, and presenting oral arguments in federal and state trial and appellate courts.

Physical Demands

Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to read printed materials and computer screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills.

This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

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