ATTORNEY - DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY
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ATTORNEY - DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY
Salary
$100,172.80 - $172,536.00 Annually
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
EXEMPT
Job Number
31409
Department
District Court
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates for the Attorney - District Court Staff Attorney position. This journey-level role serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Court, providing independent, high-level legal support to judicial officers and senior administrators on a broad range of complex legal and governance matters. This position may be assigned to perform duties at either the Family Court Campus or the Regional Justice Center, based on operational needs.
The Staff Attorney maintains judicial recusal lists and assists with matters under Rule 2.11 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct. Duties include reviewing documents submitted for signature pursuant to NRCP 70 and EDCR 5.216 & 7.51, providing legal advice to Court administrative departments, and serving as liaison with the Nevada Attorney General's Office for civil actions filed against the Court, its employees, or judicial officers.
Additional responsibilities include reviewing pleadings and motions, drafting and reviewing agreements and administrative orders, ensuring legal compliance of Court policies and procedures, responding to public records requests, and assisting with subpoenas and service of process. The position also includes representing the Court in legal proceedings and performing duties assigned by the Chief Judge, Presiding Judge or Court Executive Officer.
This is a journey-level classification requiring substantial experience in legal research and writing as well as oral advocacy. Work is performed with significant independence and involves complex legal analysis.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in (example: policy development and implementation, programmatic and staff oversight, or experience in a public agency similar to District Court). Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume and cover letter are incomplete and may not be considered. Cover letter and resume may be submitted in the following ways.
Uploaded as a PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
Uploaded as a PDF attachment to an email and sent to EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us
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.
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, AND two (2) years of full-time experience in professional legal work as a practicing attorney.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Incumbents handle complex civil cases.
Interviews and counsels complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective civil action.
Drafts contracts, regulations, and legal memorandums.
Attends administrative hearings and civil jury trials,
Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal briefs Confers with and advises County officials, employees, department heads, and representatives on legal questions; renders legal opinions; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; represents the County in hearings and on cases initiated by or against the County.
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 litigation. litigates a variety of cases before County and State courts; 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.
May assist Senior Attorney in the handling of complex civil cases.
May provide training and instruction to Associate Attorneys.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work.
May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportation 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.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\management/employee\and\retiree\health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Employer Paid
AD&D - Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and cover letter, in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the online application or emailed to EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
I understand I must include a resume and cover letter, in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
02
The following questions 2 - 6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education?
Some High School (No Diploma)
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
Juris Doctorate
None of the above
03
Do you currently possess a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada?
Yes
No
04
If you answered "Yes" to the question 3, please list your Nevada State BAR number and your date of admission. Type N/A if not applicable.
05
Are you currently eligible to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada?
Yes
No
06
Indicate your full time professional experience in professional legal work as a practicing attorney.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
07
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6.
The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
08
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
09
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
10
Indicate your full time professional experience in a Staff Attorney capacity within a public agency performing duties, such as rendering legal opinions, drafting ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative measures, and/or representing the public agency in hearings.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
11
Indicate your full time professional experience in reviewing contracts, writing contract language, and negotiating contracts for a public or private entity.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
12
Indicate your full time professional experience with labor and/or employment law.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
13
Indicate your full time professional experience in governmental affairs, drafting, reviewing, and promoting bills during legislative sessions.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
14
Indicate your full time professional experience as an Attorney handling complex misdemeanor and/or felony criminal cases.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
15
Indicate your full time professional experience as an Attorney handling family law cases.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
16
Indicate your full time professional experience as an Attorney handling civil cases.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
17
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10 - 16.
The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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