What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Attorney General, Government and Natural Resources Division position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 12571555
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION
Gross Salary: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City with 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 the State of Nevada including the
Secretary of State on elections law, campaign finance, and commercial recording issues. Primary duties
include litigation in both in federal and state court. Additional duties also include statutory interpretation,
and legal advice on matters relevant to the agency as well as the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act,
Public Records Act, and the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
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 recent litigation and/or government service experience.
Working knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred.
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
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 Greg Ott at gott@ag.nv.gov.
1 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its
employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION
Gross Salary: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City with 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 the State of Nevada including the
Secretary of State on elections law, campaign finance, and commercial recording issues. Primary duties
include litigation in both in federal and state court. Additional duties also include statutory interpretation,
and legal advice on matters relevant to the agency as well as the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act,
Public Records Act, and the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
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 recent litigation and/or government service experience.
Working knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred.
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
- Membership on an experienced and
- Once assigned a case, follow that case to
- Work largely independently once trained
- 1 year to pass Nevada bar if barred in
- Student loan forgiveness after 10 years
- Compressed work schedule option
- Work-life balance
- Retirement accrual after vesting
- Paid vacation, sick and family leave
- Medical/dental/life insurance
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 Greg Ott at gott@ag.nv.gov.
1 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its
employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Salary : $115,804 - $135,201
