Description:
Position Status: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.Position Summary: This
attorney position represents the Secretary of State of Nevada. Primary
duties include litigation in both in federal and state court related to
elections, business filings, securities and other divisions. Additional
duties also include statutory interpretation, and legal advice as well
as the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, Public Records Act, and the
Open Meeting Law.
Minimum Education and Background:
Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or
eligible for limited practice certification. Must possess valid state
driver's license at time of appointment.
Preferred Experience:
Preference to those with recent litigation and/or government service
experience. Working knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure,
evidence, and local court rules preferred.
Skills Required:
Must possess strong communication skills, planning, prioritizing, and
executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism,
organization, self-motivation, and leadership skills.
Physical Demands:
Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office
equipment, and travel. Ability to read printed materials and computer
screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and
over the telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner.
Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for
otherwise qualified individuals upon request.