Paralegal

Announcement Number: 1637783115

NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
LEGAL DIVISION

PARALEGAL
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $100,098 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)

The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Paralegal 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 providing legal advice on various matters and providing
other legal support. This is a full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada.

Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Paralegal Manager, the Paralegal will
examine and edit a variety of documents, such as proposed legislation and amendments to
legislation, proposed and adopted administrative regulations, codification of statutes and
regulations, annotations prepared for inclusion in the Nevada Revised Statutes and legal opinion
letters. Responsibilities of the Paralegal may include, without limitation:
• Examining documents for accuracy, consistency of style, readability and conflicts with
other laws;
• Drafting and preparing legal and other legislative documents;
• Monitoring and tracking the progress of bills and legislative actions through the various
stages of the legislative process;
• Maintaining accurate and confidential legislative and legal files and communications;
• Providing support to attorneys of the Legal Division;
• Handling routine office tasks, as needed;
• Conducting thorough legal research;
• Providing litigation support; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: The Paralegal will be selected with special preference given to the
candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of legal office support. A qualified
candidate must have: (1) a bachelor's degree in English or journalism or a related field that
demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the English language; and (2) at least 2 years of
experience in a professional office setting; or (3) an equivalent combination of education and
experience. Coursework in paralegal studies or legal research is preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using various resources and databases;
• The ability to draft and edit legislative and other legal documents;
• The ability to track the progress of legislation through the various stages of the legislative
process and maintain accurate records;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively;
• The ability to meet demanding deadlines in a dynamic environment and ensure timely
completion of tasks;
• Familiarity with legislative tracking software, research tools and standard office
applications;
• Exceptional analytical skills, including reading comprehension and an excellent command
of formal English;
• Precision in reviewing legislative and other legal documents and amendments to ensure
accuracy;
• Knowledge of the legislative processes and committee structures;
• The ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• The ability to work independently and productively for extended periods;
• A thorough understanding of the importance of maintaining discretion, nonpartisanship and
strict confidentiality; and
• The ability to embrace and adjust to changes in the work environment.

Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 36, which has a salary range of
$67,296 to $100,098 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. Significant overtime
is required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands
of the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Paralegal 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, cover letter 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

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• State of Nevada

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