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Job Description
Announcement Number: 2147269003
The Supreme Court of Nevada
Job Title: Staff Attorney-Central Legal Staff
Closing Date: 2/14/2025
Location: Carson City
Salary: $103,543.92 to $139,916.68 annually
Description
The Nevada Supreme Court is seeking a skilled Attorney to join our legal team in Carson City,
Nevada. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a vital role in providing objective legal analysis and advice
to the Supreme Court, contributing to the judicial decision-making process and the advancement
of justice in the state. Under the direction of the Chief Counsel and Supervisory Staff Attorneys, you
will work on a wide range of civil and criminal appeals and original proceedings, demonstrating
your legal expertise and commitment to upholding the law.
Staff attorneys review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and draft memos and
proposed dispositions to assist the Justices in resolving a wide variety of cases, both civil and
criminal. Staff attorneys have the opportunity to develop expertise in various areas of substantive
law, including appellate jurisdiction, criminal, habeas corpus, termination of parental rights, and
attorney discipline.
After an initial training period, there may be an opportunity for a hybrid remote/in-office schedule.
Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, resume, one unedited writing sample of not
more than 10 pages, law school transcript, and a list of three professional references.
Examples of Duties
• Legal Analysis and Advice: Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to advise the
Court on pending matters, offering insights on facts, arguments, applicable law, and the
merits of issues presented in assigned cases. This includes the preparation of written
memoranda, oral presentations, or draft dispositional orders as needed.
• Drafting: Prepare clear and concise orders and opinions to resolve legal issues in assigned
cases, demonstrating your legal acumen and writing skills. Additionally, draft memoranda
addressing petitions for rehearing and en banc reconsideration in assigned cases.
• Collaboration: Interact with Justices, law clerks, and other staff attorneys to engage in
meaningful discussions on legal matters, address questions, and ensure the Court's
decisions are well-informed and just.
• Quality Assurance: Proofread the written work product of other staff attorneys and edit
orders and opinions drafted by judicial law clerks to maintain the highest standards of legal
accuracy and professionalism.
• Legal Research: Stay current with recent developments in the law, and when appropriate,
consult with fellow staff attorneys on legal matters to enhance the Court's legal expertise.
• Professional Development: Attend professional development training relevant to the job
to continually expand your legal knowledge and skills.
• Special Projects: Collaborate with the Chief Counsel and contribute to special projects as
requested, offering your legal insight and expertise to support the Court's objectives.
Qualifications
• The successful candidate must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school with a
Juris Doctorate before commencing employment.
• Admission to the State Bar of Nevada is not initially required but is necessary for
advancement.
• Coursework involving advanced legal writing and research; participation in Law Review or
other law journals; or experience involving significant legal writing, research, and analysis is
desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with criminal law is preferred.
To learn more about the job and to apply, visit our job board!
Closing Date/Time: 2/14/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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