State Litigation & Advisory Attorney (Deputy AG)

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Attorney General represents the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority in litigation before state and federal courts. The role may also provide general counsel across a broad range of legal matters, including administrative hearings, contract review, and open meeting law guidance.

The successful candidate will be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada or another U.S. jurisdiction, hold a JD from an accredited law school, and have a minimum of three years’ experience

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed by a State bar with active status.
• Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed attorney.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada or another U.S. jurisdiction and eligible for Nevada limited practice under SCR 49.1.
• A valid driver’s license at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority in state and federal courts as litigation counsel.
• Provide general counsel services across administrative hearings, contract review, and open meeting law advice.
• Independently manage assigned matters and collaborate with agency staff and stakeholders to deliver timely, practical, legally sound advice.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, contracts, legal opinions, and other substantive work products; manage deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Word processing

Videoconferencing

Case management software

Job description

The Deputy Attorney General represents the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority in litigation before state and federal courts. The role may also provide general counsel across a broad range of legal matters, including administrative hearings, contract review, and open meeting law guidance.

The successful candidate will be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada or another U.S. jurisdiction, hold a JD from an accredited law school, and have a minimum of three years’ experience