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State of Nevada (NV)

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - POST-CONVICTION DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED

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What they do

A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.

$135,787 / year median in Nevada

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Job Summary This attorney position represents the State of Nevada in post-conviction proceedings in federal and state court. Essential Qualifications 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. Job Duties Primary duties include drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, and presenting oral arguments in federal and state trial and appellate courts.
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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills. 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.
RECRUITER INFORMATION
CHIEF HEATHER PROCTER, hprocter@ag.nv.gov