Job Description
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Organization: State of Nevada, Office of the Attorney General, Public Safety Division Position: Deputy Attorney General, NV Department of Corrections (NDOC) Salary Range: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE) Experience: Recent litigation and/or government service preferred Location: Carson City or Las Vegas (strongly preferred), with occasional travel Benefits: Work-life balance, retirement accrual, paid vacation and sick leave, medical/dental/life insurance, student loan forgiveness, compressed work schedule option Application: Send cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to Chief D. Randall Gilmer and Supervising Legal Secretary Diane Resch The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
H1: State of Nevada Deputy Attorney General at NV Department of Corrections (NDOC) H2: Join the Office of the Attorney General and Serve Your Community as a Deputy Attorney General
Bold Headline: Join the State of Nevada Office of the Attorney General as a Deputy Attorney General at the NV Department of Corrections (NDOC) and Make a Difference in Your Community!
Position Summary: - Represent the Nevada Department of Corrections and its employees in federal and state court proceedings - Draft legal briefs, conduct legal research, and present oral arguments in court - Provide day-to-day legal advice to the Department of Corrections and ensure compliance with public records laws - Approve contracts on behalf of the Department
Salary: - Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Experience: - Graduation from an accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible for limited practice certification - Preference for those with recent litigation and/or government service experience - Working knowledge of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred
Skills Required: - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills
Physical Demands: - Ability to work in a typical office setting and travel as needed - Must be able to read printed materials and use standard office equipment - Reasonable accommodations available upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities
Benefits: - Work-life balance and compressed work schedule option - Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public service - Retirement accrual after vesting - Paid vacation and sick leave - Medical/dental/life insurance - Significant trial and court appearances
Application: - Send cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to Chief D. Randall Gilmer and Supervising Legal Secretary Diane Resch
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our communities and serves them with enthusiasm. All applicants will be 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, or compensation and/or wages. Join us and make a difference in your community as a Deputy Attorney General at the NV Department of Corrections!
