Nevada Deputy Attorney General: Appellate & Post-Conviction

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

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.