Legal Support Specialist*

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Legal Support Specialist for the City Attorney's Office - Criminal Division. Under general supervision, you will perform specialized clerical work in support of the office and handle duties as assigned.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of clerical experience with public interaction, typing 30 net WPM, and a valid Nevada driver’s license. NCIC/NCJIS certification must be completed within six months; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in criminal justice is desirable.
• Three years of full-time clerical experience involving public contact and customer service.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Typing ability of 30 net words per minute or more.
• Valid Nevada or border state driver's license is required.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six months.
• Desirable: bi-lingual communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized clerical tasks in support of the City Attorney’s Office - Criminal Division.
• Engage with the public and handle routine inquiries and cases as assigned.
• Complete related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Keyboarding 30 WPM

Bi-lingual proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in criminal justice

Job description

*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

*This recruitment is limited to the first 150 qualified applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Legal Support Specialist in the City Attorney's Office - Criminal Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.

Under general supervision, performs specialized clerical work of routine difficulty in support of the City Attorney’s Office; and performs related duties as assigned.

**NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES

Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

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Salary and Benefits:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek
  • May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification ReimbursementProgram, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing responsible clerical duties involving contact with the public and providing extensive customer service
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Proficiency in keyboarding sufficient to type 30 net words per minute at the time of application
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience in a legal setting or criminal justice agency
• Desirable: College coursework in criminal justice
• Desirable: Bi-lingual proficiency in verbal and written communications

Documents required at the time of application

1) Completed Employment Application

Assessment Dates

Skill-Based Keyboarding Examination

Remote/Online (Pass/Fail): Test invitations and instructions will be sent after the close of the posting. Candidates will be allotted 48 hours to complete the assessment.

*Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click here for more information on our keyboarding examination and to access the practice test.

(Candidates That Meet Minimum Qualifications)

Written Examination

Remote/Online (Weighted 30%): Test invitations and instructions will be sent the week of November 9, 2026.

Candidates will be allotted 48 hours to complete the assessment.

(Best Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interview

In-Person (Weighted 70%): Wednesday, November 18, 2026, and Thursday, November 19, 2026 (if needed)

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.