Deputy Attorney General, Boards and Open Government

Announcement Number: 2063533117

STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, BOARDS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT

Gross Salary: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)

Duty Station: Las Vegas with occasional travel.

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 multiple Agencies of the State of Nevada including the Board

of Dispensing Opticians, the Board of Massage Therapy, Real Estate Commission, and State Environmental

Commission. Primary duties include providing day-to-day advice, preparing administrative prosecutions, and some

litigation in State and Federal court. The position will also be part of the Open Meeting Law Enforcement Unit.

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 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.

Benefits Of Position Include

• Dedicated mentor to assist with federal and
  
  

state habeas training

• Once assigned a case, follow that case to
  
  

completion

• Oral arguments in federal and state court,
  
  

including Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

• Work largely independently once trained
• 2 years to pass Nevada bar if barred in another
  
  

state

• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of
  
  

public service

• Compressed work schedule option
• Work-life balance
• Public service/community involvement
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation, sick and family leave
• Medical/dental/life insurance
  
  

This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant

is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Rosalie Bordelove at rbordelove@ag.nv.gov .

1 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work

environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without

regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied