Senior Civil Litigation Attorney — City Counsel

City of Las Vegas; Nevada; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Deputy City Attorney III/IV. This position provides legal counsel, representation and interpretation for civil concerns across city departments.

The role requires independent handling of complex litigation and strong research and oral/written communication skills. Assigned to the Civil Litigation Division, the attorney will advise and represent the city in court and before administrative agencies, with opportunities for leadership and coordination

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of three years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, including civil litigation experience or prosecutorial experience, depending on assignment.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the State Bar of Nevada and license to practice before the District Court, Federal District Court of Nevada and Ninth Circuit.
• Deputy City Attorney IV requires a minimum of four years of responsible experience, including prosecutorial or civil litigation experience.

Aufgaben

• Researches legal questions and evaluates the impact on city policies and procedures.
• Represents the city in court and administrative proceedings as required.
• Prosecutes actions in state and municipal court to abate nuisances and collect damages or debts regarding city property.
• Represents the city at public hearings where the city is a party.
• Conducts parking trials and appeals; initiates civil actions and collections of penalties; manages related revenue records.
• Coordinates office activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides staff assistance to the City Attorney; prepares staff reports and correspondence.
• Reviews legal periodicals to stay abreast of current issues and attends seminars for new laws and decisions.
• Responds to citizen inquiries regarding assigned duties.
• Defends the city in civil and criminal matters as assigned; negotiates settlements and supports real estate negotiations as needed.

Kenntnisse

Public law

Legal research

Trial preparation

Oral communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Supervision

Legal writing

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

State Bar of Nevada membership

License to practice before District/Federal Courts in Nevada and Ninth Circuit

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Deputy City Attorney III/IV. This position provides legal counsel, representation and interpretation for civil concerns across city departments.

The role requires independent handling of complex litigation and strong research and oral/written communication skills. Assigned to the Civil Litigation Division, the attorney will advise and represent the city in court and before administrative agencies, with opportunities for leadership and coordination