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 State of Nevada in post-conviction proceedings
in federal and state court. Primary duties include drafting legal
briefs, conducting legal research, and presenting oral arguments in
federal and state trial and appellate courts.
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 current or recent experience in reviewing a
case and drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments. A
working knowledge of federal and state criminal/habeas statutes, rules
of evidence, local court rules and appellate procedure 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: 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..