Deputy County Attorney

Deputy Attorney General***This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***The Deputy Attorney General represents the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority, primarily as litigation counsel before state and federal courts. This position can be filled in either Las Vegas, Reno or Carson City, depending on the chosen candidate and the needs of the agency. The position may also provide general counsel services across a broad range of legal matters and programs, including administrative hearings, contract review, open meeting law advice, client consultation, and advice to boards, commissions, and advisory committees. The Deputy Attorney General independently manages assigned matters and collaborates with agency staff and other stakeholders to provide timely, practical, and legally sound advice and representation.Attachments required at the time of application: Resume Cover Letter Bar License Writing SampleEssential QualificationsGraduation from an accredited law school is required.Candidate should be licensed by a state bar.Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed attorney.Applicants must be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada or admitted and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction and eligible for limited practice certification in Nevada pursuant to SCR 49.1. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.Job DutiesThe successful applicant should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, legal analysis, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. They must also be able to manage assigned matters with increasing independence and responsibility. Experience in litigation, administrative law, contract review, open meeting law, or advising public agencies, boards, or commissions is highly desirable.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAttorneys must exercise sound independent judgment and initiative; conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis; draft pleadings, briefs, contracts, legal opinions, and other substantive work product; manage competing priorities and deadlines; and maintain consistent progress on assigned matters. Attorneys must communicate clearly and professionally with courts, opposing counsel, colleagues, clients, agency staff, boards, and other stakeholders, and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, ethical conduct, and the ability to remain focused and composed in adversarial, high-pressure, or time-sensitive situations. Attorneys must be able to independently plan, prioritize, and manage a caseload following appropriate training and supervision. Proficiency with technology and applications commonly used in legal practice, including legal research, word processing, videoconferencing, and case-management platforms, is required.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.BenefitsHealth 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.For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.The following are legal holidays:January 1.............................................. New Year's DayThird Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s BirthdayThird Monday in February................ Washington's BirthdayLast Monday in May........................... Memorial DayJune 19................................................ Juneteenth DayJuly 4.................................................... Independence DayFirst Monday in September.............. Labor DayLast Friday in October....................... Nevada DayNovember 11...................................... Veterans' DayFourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving DayFriday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family DayDecember 25........................................ Christmas DayWhen 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