LEGAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT 1

No Nevada state income tax. Job Summary The Department of Business and Industry is hiring to fill a Legal Research Assistant 1 position within the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers Division in Carson City. This agency provides legal services to the public regarding workers' compensation claims and make available public information on all types of employees seeking workers' compensation benefits. The incumbent will spend the majority of their time assisting the agency's Deputy Attorneys with initial client interviews, reviewing and analyzing medical records, conducting legal research, and drafting various pleadings. They will also provide assistance to the public regarding workers' compensation procedures and inquiries. Training will be provided, but concise legal writing skills and exceptional legal research proficiency are essential. Applicants with a law degree preferred but not mandatory. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not mandatory. Essential Qualifications Completion of an accredited paralegal program or an Associate's degree in paralegal studies, administration of justice or related field that included major coursework in legal studies and one year of experience which included legal research and preparation of pleadings and other documents filed in court; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Research legal problems and issues facing the agency and draft legal opinions, pleadings, motions and various other legal documents for agency counsel. Compose business correspondence and legal memoranda concerning specific cases, issues or conclusions as requested by agency counsel or supervisors. Review and analyze material evidence and other furnished information to identify favorable and unfavorable information regarding the client’s or opposition’s position in order to provide written summary of findings to counsel with sufficient information to determine appropriate legal action. Interview clients to obtain information regarding their case; locate potential witnesses; obtain pertinent information from individuals who call requesting help in order to provide initial information to counsel; and provide referrals to other resources as applicable. Prepare evidence packages to be presented by counsel at hearings; draft and prepare charts, graphs, chronologies regarding facts and evidence after review and analysis for litigation or compliance. Evaluate opposing counsels’ briefs to verify accuracy and determine whether citations are pertinent to issues of the case; and research and prepare opposition. Research non-legal issues such as medical evidence, scientific methods of diagnosis and demographics that support litigation or other agency work; and provide related analysis such as trend or performance analysis. Serve, process and file court documents either in person at courts or electronically into court docket and pick up or deliver documents; perform tasks related to the collection of debts owed to the State such as locating debtors and creating documents necessary for collection. Maintain law library materials in hard copy and electronically; and index and maintain the court brief bank. Review, monitor, research and prepare legislation and associated documents during legislative session and refer bills impacting the agency to the proper supervisor; may draft legislation, legislative history memorandums, regulations, bulletins, orders and impact statements; inform proper supervisor of possible implications; summarize and chart the effects of changes; and recommend an appropriate course of action. Assist secretarial support staff with locating and using proper court rules, procedures, computer search methods pleading production and court filing (electronic and/or in paper format). Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Working knowledge of: legal publications and sources of information to effectively obtain pertinent information; substantive, procedural, evidentiary and ethics law sufficient to analyze and formulate legal opinions regarding legal questions; how to use law libraries; preparation of legal documentation. Ability to: effectively compose business documents and legal correspondence; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; conduct research regarding legal issues using law libraries, the Internet and other sources as appropriate. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Benefits Include Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication. Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU). For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF). State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The Following Are Legal Holidays January 1.............................................. New Year's Day Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day July 4.................................................... Independence Day First Monday in September.............. Labor Day Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day November 11........................................ Veterans' Day Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day December 25........................................ Christmas Day When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 01 Completion of an accredited paralegal program or an Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, administration of justice or related field that included major coursework in legal studies and one year of experience which included legal research and preparation of pleadings and other documents filed in court. Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above. An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. None of the above. 02 A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr