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Job Description
Announcement Number: 383551973
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, POST-CONVICTION DIVISION
Gross Salary: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City or Las Vegas with occasional travel, including out-of-state.
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 attorney position represents the State of Nevada in post-conviction proceedings in federal
and state court. Primary duties include drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, and presenting oral arguments
in federal and state trial and appellate courts.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible
for limited practice certification. Must possess valid state driver's license at time of appointment.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with current or recent experience in reviewing a case and drafting
appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments. A working knowledge of federal and state criminal/habeas statutes,
rules of evidence, local court rules and appellate procedure is a plus.
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 screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the
telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical
demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
Benefits of Position Include:
• Dedicated mentor to assist with federal and
state habeas training
• Once assigned a case, follow that case to
completion
• Oral arguments in federal and state court,
including Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Work largely independently once trained
• 1 year 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, sick and family 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 develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Heather Procter at hprocter@ag.nv.gov.
1 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.
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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