Deputy Staff Attorney

Overview

The Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) is the state's lead workforce development agency. It consists of divisions that offer workforce related services, job placement and training, services for people with disabilities, investigation of claims of discrimination, unemployment insurance benefits, labor market data and more.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Staff Attorney will prepare briefs and other responsive pleadings for Petitions for Judicial Review to the district courts throughout Nevada and the Nevada Supreme Court. They will attend court hearings (usually remotely) and review Public Records Requests and subpoenas for compliance. In addition, the incumbent will draft regulations on behalf of the Employment Security Division and advise the Administrator on legal issues pertaining to the Division.

While these are the major responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to perform other job-related duties and may be required to develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Benefits of State of Nevada Employment

• Medical, Dental, life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of annual leave
• Three weeks of sick leave
• No Nevada State income tax and no Social Security contributions.
• Participation in Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Access to a tax-sheltered deferred compensation plan

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required, as is membership in the State Bar of Nevada.

Skills and attributes

We are looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines without the need for supervision or reminders. The successful candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, must be adept at identifying, developing, and analyzing findings and conclusions, and must be able to prepare and defend their position regarding the same.

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