Job Description
Announcement Number: 1049833285
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Gross Salary: Up to $121,803.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $104,328.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City 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 multiple Agencies the State of Nevada including the Division
of Water Resources, and the Division of Environmental Protection. Primary duties include litigation in both in federal
and state court. Additional duties also include statutory interpretation, and legal advice on matters relevant to the
agency as well as the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, Public Records Act, and the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
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 recent litigation and/or government service experience. Working
knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred.
Skills Required: Must possess strong communication skills, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without
supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, 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:
• Opportunity to defend election laws and
regulations on high profile matters
• Membership on an experienced and dedicated
public service team
• Once assigned a case, follow that case to
completion
• Work largely independently with support of
experienced attorneys
• 1 year to pass Nevada bar if barred in another
state
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of
public service
• Cost of Living Increase; July 2024
• 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 Greg Ott at gott@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
Job Address
Carson City, Nevada
United States
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