State of Nevada - Attorney General's Office
Senior Deputy Attorney General - DMV/DPS DIVISION
State of Nevada - Attorney General's Office, Carson City, Nevada, us, 89702
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SENIOR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, DMV/DPS DIVISION
Gross Salary:
Up to $136,133.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $116,602.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station:
Carson City DMV/DPS Headquarters Office 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 senior attorney position provides legal advice and counsel to and representation for the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Public Safety (DPS), including its varied subdivisions, on a wide variety of issues in multiple areas of law. Primary duties include litigation, contract review, and client advice.
Minimum Education and Background:
Graduation from accredited law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in Nevada. Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney. Valid state driver’s license required.
Preferred Experience:
Applicants must have knowledge in the substantive law of contracts, civil rights, torts, asset forfeiture, and administrative law. Applicants must have knowledge of State and federal civil procedure and rules of evidence, as well as familiarity with administrative law and procedures. Typically, duties will include civil defense litigation, attending hearings, and conducting research. Position requires carrying an active litigation caseload plus other duties and responsibilities.
Skills Required:
Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, 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 screens; to hear and to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone; to speak in a clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
Benefits of Position Include:
Once assigned a case, follow that case to completion
Ability to work independently and ability to lead a team effectively and respectfully
2 years to pass Nevada bar if barred in another state
Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public service
Teleworking capability
Compressed work schedule option
Work-life balance
Public service/community involvement
Retirement accrual after vesting
Paid vacation and sick 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 possess job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Lori Story at lstory@ag.nv.gov.
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.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$136,242.00 - $151,108.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
License/Certification:
Bar (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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SENIOR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, DMV/DPS DIVISION
Gross Salary:
Up to $136,133.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $116,602.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station:
Carson City DMV/DPS Headquarters Office 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 senior attorney position provides legal advice and counsel to and representation for the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Public Safety (DPS), including its varied subdivisions, on a wide variety of issues in multiple areas of law. Primary duties include litigation, contract review, and client advice.
Minimum Education and Background:
Graduation from accredited law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in Nevada. Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney. Valid state driver’s license required.
Preferred Experience:
Applicants must have knowledge in the substantive law of contracts, civil rights, torts, asset forfeiture, and administrative law. Applicants must have knowledge of State and federal civil procedure and rules of evidence, as well as familiarity with administrative law and procedures. Typically, duties will include civil defense litigation, attending hearings, and conducting research. Position requires carrying an active litigation caseload plus other duties and responsibilities.
Skills Required:
Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, 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 screens; to hear and to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone; to speak in a clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
Benefits of Position Include:
Once assigned a case, follow that case to completion
Ability to work independently and ability to lead a team effectively and respectfully
2 years to pass Nevada bar if barred in another state
Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public service
Teleworking capability
Compressed work schedule option
Work-life balance
Public service/community involvement
Retirement accrual after vesting
Paid vacation and sick 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 possess job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Lori Story at lstory@ag.nv.gov.
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.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$136,242.00 - $151,108.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
License/Certification:
Bar (Required)
Work Location:
In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr