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ATTORNEY

Salary

$44.58 - $80.56 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

27655X

Department

District Attorney

Division

Civil Svcs

Opening Date

08/27/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Civil Division of the Clark County District Attorney’s Office is seeking well qualified attorneys to join our team in the position of Attorney. The Civil Division of our office provides professional legal guidance and support for elected officials, Clark County departments, and boards as they conduct the business of Clark County. The department represents the County before judicial and administrative agencies in civil litigation proceedings; furnishes legal advice and opinions; drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents; initiates legal action; interprets law. The Attorney position is an experienced working level position in the Civil Division. Attorneys are assigned County departments and are expected to perform a wider range of assignments with greater independence and minimal guidance or supervision. Attorneys perform complex legal work related to civil matters and provides legal advice and counsel to anticipate, avoid, or resolve potential or pending legal issues, disputes, and litigation; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney’s Office.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada, AND two (2) years of full-time experience in professional legal work as a practicing attorney.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Incumbents handle complex civil cases.

• Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective civil action.

• Drafts contracts, regulations, and legal memorandums.

• Attends administrative hearings and civil jury trials,

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal briefs Confers with and advises County officials, employees, department heads, and representatives on legal questions; renders legal opinions; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in hearings and on cases initiated by or against the County.

• Conducts legal research and performs various studies; interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for the litigation. litigates a variety of cases before County and State courts; dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports.

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.

• Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.

• May assist Senior Attorney in the handling of complex civil cases.

• May provide training and instruction to Associate Attorneys.

• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work.

• May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportation to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Stand for prolonged periods of time. Speak in a clear and comprehensible manner. Hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

• More Money in Your Pocket

• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

• No Social Security Deduction

• No State Income Taxes

• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance – Employer Paid

• AD&D – Employer Paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-6 will be used to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications and must be completed in its entirety.

Which describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade School or Technical Degree

• Some College (1-29 semester credits)

• Some College (30-59 semester credits)

• Some College (60-89 semester credits)

• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• Juris Doctor

• PHD

• None of the above

  02

  Do you currently possess a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you eligible to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Please indicate your Nevada State Bar License Number and Admittance Date. Type N/A if not applicable.

  05

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in legal work as a practicing attorney.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 5 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  06

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

07

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  08

  Indicate your full-time professional experience working with Government Law.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  09

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience working for a judge and/or prosecutor's office (Civil or Criminal).

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  11

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with civil jury trials.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  13

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience drafting contracts and legal memorandums for clients.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  15

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

  Required Question

Agency

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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