Legal Assistant II - Criminal Division

Job Description

Job Description

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career.  MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for! 

A Legal Assistant II- Criminal Division  is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Submit a Complete Application -For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Pay Considerations - The starting hourly pay for this position is  $30.50- $48.46. Starting salary is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. The selected candidate for this position will start at the beginning of the salary range, no exceptions.
• Work Schedule -This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, 6:30am to 4:30pm and will be on a rotating shift Mondays and Thursdays of 5:00am to 3:00pm

THE ROLE:
Under general supervision, provides legal and administrative support to the City Attorney – Criminal Division offices; provides specialized confidential support with responsibilities in all phases of criminal prosecution, recording keeping, and file retention, such as but not restricted to complaint drafting, management of case files, motion prescreening, document preparation, legal motion filing, discovery procedures and requirements, and legal research.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has experience supporting criminal litigation through legal document preparation, case management, discovery coordination, and meeting strict court deadlines. They are a dependable team player with exceptional organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. The successful candidate communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, takes initiative, and is committed to providing outstanding support to attorneys, colleagues, and the public.

The full job description can be found here: Legal Assistant II-Criminal Division 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in law, criminal justice, or legal administration, with two (2) years of legal/law-related work experience.
• Equivalency: High School Diploma/GED equivalent with four (4) years of progressively increasing work experience in general legal/law office support.
• Knowledge in State of Nevada legal practices and procedures preferred.
• Must complete and maintain NCIC/NCJIS certification within six (6) months of hire. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
• The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
• Oral Board Interview  
• Pre-Employment Screening - Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete. 

• Selection/Offers - The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Byron Moreno, Talent Acquisition Partner, View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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