Public Sector Litigation & Advisory Attorney

State of Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PERS retirement program

Longevity pay eligibility

Job summary

The Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada represents the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority as litigation counsel before state and federal courts, with potential to provide general counsel across diverse legal matters. The role includes advising boards and commissions and independently managing assigned matters with professional, timely guidance.

It may be based in Las Vegas, Reno, or Carson City, depending on candidate needs and agency requirements, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed by a State bar.
• Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed attorney.

Responsibilities

• Litigation before state and federal courts representing the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority.
• Provide general counsel services across a broad range of legal matters and programs.
• Advise boards, commissions, advisory committees and agency staff; manage assigned matters independently.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Contract review

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management platforms

Videoconferencing

Legal research tools

Job description

The Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada represents the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority as litigation counsel before state and federal courts, with potential to provide general counsel across diverse legal matters. The role includes advising boards and commissions and independently managing assigned matters with professional, timely guidance.

It may be based in Las Vegas, Reno, or Carson City, depending on candidate needs and agency requirements, and