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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1936379985
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
LEGAL DIVISION
LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST I
(Temporary Session Hire)
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $80,053 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Legal Support Specialist I within the Legal Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan,
legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the
Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and
for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The Legal Division prepares and drafts
legislation and legal opinions, provides legal counsel to legislative committees during the legislative
session and interim, works with Executive Branch agencies to prepare and review administrative
regulations, represents the Legislature and Legislators in court and other proceedings and provides
other assistance to Legislators upon request. In addition, the Legal Division provides legal support to
the Legislative Counsel Bureau, including preparing and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice
concerning employment and other matters and providing other legal support. This is a temporary, full-
time position located in Carson City, Nevada. Following the legislative session, there may be an
opportunity for this position to transition into a permanent role.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Deputy Administrator, the Legal
Support Specialist I will perform a broad range of responsibilities, such as providing reception and
front desk assistance and coverage and offering administrative support to the Legal Division.
Responsibilities of the Legal Support Specialist I may include, without limitation:
• Scanning and shredding confidential documents;
• Filing, copying, typing and preparing files;
• Ordering and stocking office supplies;
• Coordinating travel arrangements and processing travel reimbursements;
• Organizing files and performing data entry into relevant databases or systems;
• Maintaining accurate records and files;
• Receiving, sorting and delivering mail and packages;
• Preparing and filing documents with the Legislature, the Secretary of State and the courts,
ensuring compliance with deadlines;
• Operating office equipment, including copy machines, computers, calculators, facsimile
machines, printers and other necessary equipment;
• Upholding strict confidentiality regarding sensitive discussions, legislative strategies and
legal information;
• Providing effective backup and support to fellow team members within the Legal Division,
including front desk duties, clerical services and other related functions; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Legal Support Specialist I will be selected with special preference
given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of office administration. A
qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED; and (2) at least 1 year of
experience in a professional office setting; or (3) an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively multitask;
• Superior attention to detail with strong communication, grammar and spelling skills;
• The ability to work independently with little or no additional training;
• Reliability, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability;
• Experience in word processing, spreadsheets and database applications;
• The ability to operate typical office equipment such as phone systems, copy machines
and computers;
• The capability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work efficiently under stressful
conditions; and
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality of documents and communications.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 31, which has a salary range of
$54,434 to $80,053 under the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An employer-paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual
starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance
and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options
and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description
of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees'
Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation
program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in a typical office environment. Overtime is
required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of
the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Legal Support Specialist I may earn compensatory
time or receive time and one-half pay, subject to budgetary limits.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application and current resume via email to LCBHR-
jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until
the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic
partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate
unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable
accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from
consideration based upon such requests.
(Revised 08/19/2024)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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