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ATTORNEY - DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

Salary

$43.28 - $78.21 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

23845

Department

District Court

Division

District Court Family Court

Opening Date

04/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Attorney- District Court Staff Attorney position. The Staff Attorney represents the District Court by providing journey-level professional legal services related to the Courts and performs following duties: maintains the recusal lists; assists judicial officers with any issues related to Rule 2.11 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct; reviews all documents submitted to the Clerk of Court for signature pursuant to NRCP 70 and EDCR 7.51; provides legal advice to the Court’s administrative departments; serve as the liaison between the Attorney General’s Office and the Court when the AG’s Office is involved in representing a member of the court, court employee or the Eighth Judicial District Court; review pleadings and motions on behalf of the Court, court employee or judicial officer; work with outside counsel when necessary; accept service of process and subpoenas on behalf of the Court, court employee, or judicial officers when related to their duties with the Court; review and draft agreements involving the Court; review new administrative policies, procedures and practices to ensure they comply with the law and court rules; respond to administrative and court record requests; advise on legal problems or answer legal questions; draft administrative orders; represent Court in legal proceedings; handle matters assigned by the Chief Judge and Presiding Judge; contact judicial department on behalf of the Clerk’s office when an order is unclear as to what the court directed the clerk to do.

This is the experienced journey-level class in this professional series, responsible for providing proficient legal staff attorney services for District Court. Incumbents are fully knowledgeable of Court proceedings and the application of laws. The work will vary, depending upon the areas assigned; assignments are complex and require the application of seasoned judgment, technical proficiency, and latitude in the completion of casework. This class is distinguished from Senior Attorney in that the latter serves as a team chief or handles the most complex high-profile cases or issues. It is distinguished from the Associate Attorney by the greater difficulty and complexity of cases assigned and the lesser degree of supervision received.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive and 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 non-union position and is excluded from membership in the union.

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

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.

Resume and/or Cover Letter required. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume and/or cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes may be attached to your online employment application or emailed to EJDCRecruitment@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents handle the more complex criminal cases, and civil cases or staff attorney services. Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal or civil action. Prepares and presents State's evidence in criminal actions to include legal arguments regarding merit; argues on behalf of the State against writs of habeas corpus, petitions for post-conviction relief, and motions to suppress evidence. Appears on behalf of the State; prepares and supervises the preparation of legal briefs filed on behalf of the State. Conducts pre-trial interviews with victims, defense attorneys, and arresting officers relative to the violation of statutes and the filing of complaints. Prepares cases for trial; presents plea negotiations with opposing attorneys. Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts and evidence. Prepares legal pleadings, such as complaints, answers, writs, discovery and judgments; attends preliminary hearings and trials and prosecutes a variety of cases before County and State courts. 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 prosecution or the defense. Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, writs, demurrers, discovery, and judgments; attends preliminary hearings and trials and prosecutes or defends 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

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

RESUME REQUIREMENT: Candidates are required to submit a resume at the time of application. Resumes must be received by District Court Human Resources before 5:00 p.m. on the posted closing date. Resumes may be electronically attached during the online application process or emailed to EJDCRecruitment@ClarkCountyCourts.us. The candidate's name and recruitment title must be written clearly on the resume.

• I understand that I must submit a resume, as outlined above and in the job announcement, with this application package.

  02

  The following questions 2-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

Which describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Juris Doctor/Law Degree

• None of the above

  03

  Are you a member of the Nevada State BAR?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list your Nevada State BAR number and your date of admission. Type N/A if not applicable.

  05

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

• No experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  06

  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 the 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 history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  07

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in a Staff Attorney capacity within a public agency performing duties such as rendering legal opinions, drafting ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative measures, and/or representing the public agency in hearings?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  08

  Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing contracts, writing contract language, and negotiating contracts for a public or private entity?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  09

  Indicate your full-time professional experience with labor and/or employment law?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  10

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in governmental affairs, drafting, reviewing, and promoting bills during legislative sessions.

• No experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  11

  Please list the employer(s) where your experience was obtained in Questions (8-11). Type N/A 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 as an Attorney handling complex misdemeanor and/or felony criminal cases?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  13

  Indicate your full-time professional experience as an Attorney handling family law cases?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  14

  Indicate your full-time professional experience as an Attorney handling civil cases?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  15

  Please list the employer(s) where your experience was obtained in Question (14-16). Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

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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