Description:
Position Summary: This attorney position represents all
agencies within the Executive Branch of the State of Nevada in
employment matters. Primary duties include providing daily advice to
assigned client agencies, reviewing proposed employee discipline,
drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, appearing in
administrative hearings, and handling litigation in federal and state
courts.
Minimum Education And Background:
Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada.
Employment contingent upon successful background check. Must possess
valid state driver's license at time of appointment.
Preferred Experience:
Preference to those with current or recent experience with federal and
state employment law and litigation. A working knowledge of federal and
state rules of procedure, rules of evidence, and local court rules is a
plus.
Skills Required: Must
possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing,
and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit
professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and
leadership skills.
Physical Demands: Ability
to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and
travel. Ability to read printed materials and computer screen and to
communicate in clear and understandable manner in person and virtually
and over the telephone or computer. Reasonable accommodations available
to otherwise qualified individuals upon request.