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Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for!
A Deputy City Attorney II Criminal is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position is a licensed Nevada attorney who is passionate about public service, highly skilled in criminal procedures, and committed to upholding the law with integrity and professionalism. They have courtroom experience, including conducting trials, preparing legal documents, and managing a heavy caseload independently. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, team-oriented, and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
- Submit a Complete Application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
- Pay Considerations – The starting salary for this position is $120,000.00.
- Work Schedule – This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, (36 hour work week) Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a mandatory rotating schedule to cover weekend court sessions. In addition conducting mandatory trainings at various times of the year. This includes working some Saturdays throughout the year based on an already established schedule by the department. Flexibility to respond to urgent court matters during weekends, holidays, and after-hours is an essential function of this position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, represents the City on all matters heard in, and appealed from, the North Las Vegas Municipal Court, and assists the Chief Deputy Attorney and other supervising attorneys in the Criminal Division.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This intermediate level class requires the application of seasoned judgment and independently providing technically proficient completion of assigned legal matters.
The full job description can be found here: Deputy City Attorney I Criminal
Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent (undergraduate degree and LLB) from an accredited law school.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Deputy City Attorney I -
Criminal for the City of North Las Vegas or three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney in a
prosecutorial agency or public prosecutor’s office.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certificate of admission to the State Bar of Nevada at time of application.
- License to practice law before the Federal District Court of Nevada within one (1) year of hire date.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver’s license and maintain a
satisfactory motor vehicle record. - Incumbents in positions that require possession of valid licensing/certification as a condition of
employment must obtain and maintain such credentials within the established time periods, and
throughout the course of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain required licenses or
certifications in good standing may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
SELECTION PROCESS
- Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
- The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume –The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
- Oral Board Interview
- Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
- Selection/Offers –
The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Ralonda Green
Talent Acquisition Manager
GreenRT@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
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