ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Salary

$40.06 - $62.10 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

27473

Department

District Attorney

Division

Civil Svcs

Opening Date

05/14/2024

Closing Date

6/11/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Associate Attorney position in our Civil Division. Associate Attorneys prepare and review a variety of legal documents and provide legal counsel and advice to County departments. Associate Attorneys also provide assistance as necessary in more complex cases.

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.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered.

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.

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.

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

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, and a test for controlled substances.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents are assigned to handle misdemeanor criminal cases, felony arraignments and the less complex civil cases. Screens misdemeanor violations. Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal or civil action. Conducts pre-trial interviews with victims, defense attorneys and arresting officers relative to the violation of statutes and the filing of complaints. Assist in preparing cases for trial; negotiates with defendants and defense attorneys. Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts and evidence. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of legal pleadings, such as complaints, answers, writs, discovery and judgments; attends preliminary hearings and trials and prosecutes or assists in the prosecution of a variety of cases before County and State courts. Consults with department heads and others on a variety of County problems having legal implications. Drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in hearings and on cases initiated by or against the County.

In the Public Defender's Office, incumbents are assigned to handle misdemeanor criminal cases and felony arraignments assigned to the Public Defender. Investigates cases; interviews and counsels indigent defendants and witnesses; may visit crime scenes, jails, and case related sites. Obtains documents by subpoena and other discovery methods. Negotiates with prosecutors, probation officers and judges. Researches, prepares, files, presents and argues motions; prepares cases for court and conducts or assists in the conduct of trials. Attends pre-trial police lineups; attends arraignments, preliminary hearings, hearings and trials and defends indigent clients in a variety of cases before County or State courts. Confers with investigators to monitor progress of investigation. Advise clients on settlement offers, options, and potential for success at trial or other dispositions of cases.

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

In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the on-line application or emailed to gvillalta@clarkcountynv.gov

• I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.

  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?

• 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

• PHD

• Juris Doctor

• None of the above

  03

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

• Yes

• No

  04

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

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please indicate your Nevada State Bar License Number and Admittance Date.

  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 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 working with Government Law.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  08

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 7. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

09

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 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  10

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

11

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

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  12

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

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

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  14

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

15

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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