Senior Legal Researcher

Announcement Number: 254960472

KIM WALLIN, CPA, CMA, CFM ROSS E. ARMSTRONG
CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THORAN TOWLER, ESQ.
VICE CHAIR

704 W. Nye Lane, Suite 204
Carson City, Nevada 89703
(775) 687-5469
• Fax (775) 687-1279

UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted - July 1, 2024

Senior Legal Researcher
(Carson City)

Recruitment Open To:
This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. The position is appointed by and
serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nevada Commission on Ethics provides confidential advisory opinions to public officers and
employees and responds to complaints from the public alleging violations of the Ethics in Government Law
(NRS Chapter 281A) by public officers and public employees. The Commission also engages in outreach
and education to the entire State, providing its services to all State entities as well as counties, cities and
other political subdivisions throughout Nevada.

APPROXIMATE Annual Salary:
Up to $ 71,650 plus benefits * Salary range reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee
and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced gross salary. Salary
does not reflect an additional 11% COLA increase effective July 1, 2024.

Benefits:
The State benefits package includes a retirement system, paid health, vision, dental, life and disability
insurance, 12 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee-paid benefits such as deferred
compensation plans are also available.

Position Location:
The Commission's office is in Carson City, Nevada. Travel for Commission meetings is required. A valid
driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition
of continued employment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position reports to the Executive Director and provides direct legal research, case management and
administrative support to the Commission. As the sole legal/administrative/paralegal support staff to the
Commission Counsel, Executive Director and Associate Counsel, this position is primarily responsible for
performing legal research in all matters assigned and reporting findings in written memoranda, developing,
organizing and managing case files, deadlines, notices, correspondence and analysis as directed by
Commission Counsel, and providing significant administrative support to the agency. This position does not
administer statutes and regulations but assists the Commission and its staff (Executive Director and
Commission Counsel) to administer the provisions of NRS and NAC Chapters 281A (Ethics in Government
Law) and 233B (Nevada Administrative Procedures Act). In the context of the Commission's public meetings
and transparency in government, this position also assists in the administration of NRS and NAC Chapters 241
(Open Meeting Law) and 239 (Public Records Act).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
Preparing and managing requests for advisory opinions, drafting templates, preparing hearing notices; creating
and managing case files and corresponding notices, assisting with investigations, scheduling orders, assisting
with evidence packages, etc.; performing substantive legal research for any Commission-related matter
including, without limitation, research of statutes, regulations, cases and Commission precedent on the state,
federal and local levels; serving as back-up to the Executive Assistant, assisting with Commission meeting
books/packets, including arranging for distribution via email, FedEx and Reno Carson Messenger as needed;
assisting in collecting and evaluating documents for Public Records Requests, coordinating office calendars
(Outlook and hard copy) for legal deadlines and other appointments of Commission Counsel and Associate
Counsel; developing templates and formatting for motions and briefs, researching relevant statutes and cases,
conforming pleadings to relevant court rules, monitoring dockets and obtaining copies of filed pleadings;
tracking proposed regulations and legislation affecting Commission, facilitating scheduling and notices to
amend or adopt regulations, creating and maintaining files for each tracked proposal, compiling and
maintaining legislative history concerning NRS 281A, and monitoring related proposed regulations and
legislation affecting Commission

TO QUALIFY:
Bachelor's degree or certification from a recognized, accredited paralegal program and the equivalent of 3
years of experience as a paralegal in the private or governmental sector, with experience in managing legal
cases, legal research, court/administrative filing requirements and document preparation, including preparation
of pleadings and other documents filed in administrative proceedings and/or courts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge of substantive, procedural and evidentiary laws to analyze legal questions; ability to prepare legal
documents, review written material and provide input to Commission Counsel, Associate Counsel and Senior
Investigator; attention to detail; outstanding organizational and administrative skills, proficiency in online legal
research (Lexis); experience reading, analyzing and applying facts to case law and statutes; investigatory
ability; business communication, writing and proofreading skills including grammar and spelling; professional
demeanor; excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lexis, Internet); independent, reliable, and
high ethical standards.

Knowledge, skills and abilities must include:
1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in oral and written form; appropriate business
communication style; writing and proofreading skills including grammar and spelling.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of litigation process. 3. Knowledge of methods to find and apply civil procedure and federal and state court requirements,
including e-filing, pleading rules, discovery and the subpoena process.
4. Comprehensive skills in computerized legal research and experience in conducting case analysis.
5. Professional demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, management and the general public.
6. Skill in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
7. Demonstrated skill in hearing (trial) preparation.
8. Broad knowledge of the legal process, and legal research, including the ability to conduct
independent legal research via Lexis and Nevada Law Library.
9. Highly detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
10. Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
11. Familiarity with substantive, procedural, evidentiary and/or ethics laws to analyze legal opinions
regarding legal questions.
12. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet).
13. Independent, reliable, confidential, pride in work and high ethical standards.
14. Professional demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, management and the general public.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and three professional references (including their names and
daytime telephone numbers, and a brief description of your relationship; In your cover letter please indicate
how you heard about the position. If you heard about this position through a website, specify which website)
to:

Ross Armstrong
Executive Director
Nevada Commission on Ethics

Via email: rarmstrong@ethics.nv.gov

LETTERS OF INTEREST AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTILTHE POSITION IS
FILLED. Recruitment is open until July 12, 2024.

(All letters of interest and resumes will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hiring may occur at
any time during the recruitment process.)

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: 7/12/24

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