Job Details

DUTY STATION

Las Vegas, Reno, or Carson City. Occasional travel, including out-of-state, may be required.

POSITION STATUS

Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a complete background check.

POSITION SUMMARY

This unclassified position reports to the Solicitor General and the Chief Deputies of the Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General handles the State's most high-profile and sensitive litigation and appellate matters. These include in‑state litigations and appeals, multi‑state litigations and appeals, amicus briefing, oral arguments in state and federal court, briefing in the United States Supreme Court, and advising the Attorney General, State clients, and other attorneys in the office on litigation and appellate strategy.

It is anticipated that the attorney hired will work primarily on complex litigation at the district court level, with some involvement in appellate litigation. Applicants should be well‑versed in all aspects of trial practice, including case valuation, motion practice, pre‑trial discovery, evidentiary hearings, trials, and post‑trial motions and hearings.

The work of the Office of the Solicitor General is intellectually challenging, fast‑paced, and central to the Attorney General's priorities for the office. We seek highly motivated, intelligent, and reliable attorneys for this important position.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school. At least 1–4 years' litigation experience. Applicants must possess a valid Nevada driver's license at the time of appointment and for continuing employment and must be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant for this position should have litigation experience, good writing skills, and a demonstrated desire and ability to improve these skills through work in the division. This attorney's primary duties include drafting legal briefs, performing legal research, assisting in formulating client advice and case strategy, and presenting arguments in court.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Applicants must possess skill in written and verbal communication and knowledge of state and federal court rules. Required skills also include planning, prioritizing and executing timelines without the need for supervision. Applicants must be highly professional, well‑organized, and self‑motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment and to travel to offices and courts in various parts of the State. It also requires vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The applicant must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner and to hear and respond to questions posed. Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

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 (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.