ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Description: Clark County, NV is looking of ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY right now, this career will be assigned in Nevada. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. The successful candidate will start at the minimum of the salary range unless otherwise approved by the County Manager.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill cur! rent and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
PLEASE NOTE: A CURRENT RESUME' IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
Resumes' may be attached to your on-line application, faxed to (702)380-9706 or mailed or hand carried to Human Resources - 3rd floor, Clark County Government Center, 500 S Grand Central Pkwy, P O Box 551791, Las Vegas NV 89155-1791.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada. (Applicants who have graduated from an accredited law sc! hool, and are waiting to take the July 2013 Nevada State Bar E! xam may compete in this recruitment, but will not be able to be considered for employment until they have successfully passed the Bar exam).
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Incumbents are assigned to handle misdemeanor criminal cases and felony arraignments assigned to the Public Defender. Investigates cases; interviews and counsels indigent defendants and witnesses; may visit crime scenes, jails, and case related sites. Obtains documents by subpoena and other discovery methods. Negotiates with prosecutors, probation officers and judges. Researches, prepares, files, presents and argues motions; prepares cases for court and conducts or assists in the conduct of trials. Attends pre-trial police lineups; attends arraignments, preliminary hearings, hearings and trials and de! fends indigent clients in a variety of cases before County or State courts. Confers with investigators to monitor progress of investigation. Advise clients on settlement offers, options, and potential for success at trial or other dispositions of cases. Conducts legal research and performs various studies; interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for the defense. Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, writs, demurrers, discovery and judgments; dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of work. May drive a personal or County vehic! le in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportat! ion to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Stand for prolonged periods of time. Speak in a clear and comprehensible manner. Hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Clark County, NV.
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This career will be started on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:48:30 GMT