ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Job Description:

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Associate Attorney position within our Civil Division. This position is involved in the preparation and review of a wide range of legal documents, as well as providing legal advice and consultation to County departments. The Associate Attorney will additionally support senior attorneys in handling complex legal matters as required.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney’s Office, and a test for controlled substances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Incumbents are assigned to handle less complex civil cases.
• Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to civil action.
• Assists in preparing cases for litigation.
• Confers with investigators and County departments regarding the collection of facts and evidence.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of legal pleadings, such as complaints, answers, writs, discovery and judgments.
• Attends hearings and trials.
• Consults with department heads and others on a variety of County problems having legal implications.
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in hearings and on cases initiated by or against the County.
• Conducts legal research and performs various studies.
• Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for litigation.
• Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, writs, motions, discovery and judgments.
• Drafts legal correspondence and reports.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of work.
• May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportation to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Stand for prolonged periods of time. Speak in a clear and comprehensible manner. Hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$44.59 - $65.85 Hourly