Editor

Announcement Number: 1849437218

NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
LEGAL DIVISION

EDITOR
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $100,098 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)

The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Editor within the Legal Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency
that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which
convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during
the interim periods. The Legal Division prepares and drafts legislation and legal opinions, provides
legal counsel to legislative committees during the legislative session and interim, works with
Executive Branch agencies to prepare and review administrative regulations, represents the
Legislature and Legislators in court and other proceedings and provides other assistance to Legislators
upon request. In addition, the Legal Division provides legal support to the Legislative Counsel
Bureau, including providing legal advice on various matters and assistance with other legal needs.
This is a full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada.

Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Editing Manager, the Editor will examine
documents prepared by the attorneys of the Legal Division for accuracy, consistency of style,
grammar, readability, and conflicts with laws and other relevant authority. Responsibilities of the
Editor may include, without limitation:
• Examining and editing documents, including, without limitation, proposed legislation,
amendments to legislation and proposed and adopted administrative regulations, and
suggesting appropriate edits based on established guidelines;
• Reviewing and revising other legislative documents for clarity, grammar and consistency;
• Conducting thorough legal research to verify the accuracy of references and ensure
compliance with Legal Division standards;
• Updating numerous tables used to cross-reference statutes and regulations;
• Assisting with the codification of statutes and regulations and the final publication of the
Nevada Administrative Code;
• Ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting standards in all published materials;
• Proofreading bills and other documents for errors;
• Managing the editorial workflow, including prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines;
• Performing routine office tasks, such as filing, organizing, and managing documentation as
needed;
• Drafting documents and providing support to the attorneys and other staff within the Legal
Division;
• Maintaining accurate and confidential legislative and legal files, ensuring proper organization
and secure handling of sensitive communications and documents;
• Creating and maintaining various workflow documents for the Editing Unit to ensure efficient
processing and tracking of legislative materials; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The Editor will be selected with special preference given to the candidate's training,
experience and aptitude in the field of legal research and editing or general legal office support. A
qualified candidate must have: (1) a bachelor's degree in English or journalism or a related field that
demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the English language; and (2) at least 2 years of experience
in a professional office setting; or (3) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Coursework in paralegal studies or legal research is preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced reading comprehension and the ability to
synthesize complex information;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• An excellent command of formal English, with exceptional written and verbal communication
skills;
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively and
independently;
• Precision in reviewing legislative and other legal documents to ensure accuracy;
• The ability to adhere to and meet demanding deadlines in a dynamic environment to ensure
the timely completion of tasks;
• The ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• The ability to work both independently and productively for extended periods, as well as
collaboratively with a small team;
• The ability to accept and adapt to changes in the work environment;
• A thorough understanding of the importance of maintaining discretion, nonpartisanship and
strict confidentiality, with a proven ability to consistently uphold these principles;
• Proficiency in standard office applications, including word processing and spreadsheets; and
• A general understanding of legislative processes and the ability to navigate and interpret
related procedures.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 36, which has a salary range of
$67,296 to $100,098 under the employee/employer paid retirement option. An employer-paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual
starting salary will be based on experience.

Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance and
membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options and
benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description of the
current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees' Benefits
Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in a typical office environment. Significant overtime
is required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of
the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Editor may earn compensatory time that can be taken
at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to
budgetary limits.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting
a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume via email to LCBHR-
jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:

Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until the
position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as
possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.

The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic partnership, political
affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation.
Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to
participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon
such requests.

(Revised 11/14/2024)



Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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