Deputy Attorney General

Announcement Number: 954947826

AARON D. FORD
1B Attorney General
CRAIG A. NEWBY
First Assistant Attorney General
CHRISTINE JONES BRADY
Second Assistant Attorney General
TERESA BENITEZ-
THOMPSON
Chief of Staff
LESLIE NINO PIRO
General Counsel
HEIDI PARRY STERN
Solicitor General
STATE OF NEVADA
0B OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Unclassified
Position Announcement
Open Competitive
TAXATION DIVISION
Las Vegas
POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General
Salary: Employee/Employer Paid PERS: $ 91,224.72 - $121,803.00
Employer Paid PERS: $78,132.96- $104,328.00
DUTY STATION AND HOURS:
With this position announcement, the Office of the Attorney General is seeking
applicants for a Deputy Attorney General position in the Taxation Division. The
anticipated work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. - though early morning, evening and weekend hours will be required as
demanded by the case load. In addition, there can be travel and overnight stay
requirements.
POSITION STATUS:
The position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General.
Employment with the Attorney General's Office is contingent upon completion of
NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check.
SUMMARY OF THE TAXATION DIVISION:
There are approximately fourteen attorneys within the Taxation Division handling
matters related primarily to the Department of Taxation, the Cannabis
Compliance Board, the Labor Commissioner, the Department of Agriculture, the
Division of Insurance, Tobacco Enforcement and the Nevada Attorney for Injured
Workers. The representation provided by the lawyers in this division routinely
involves the prosecution of administrative cases and the resulting Chapter 233B
petitions for judicial review. Lawyers in this division also defend state agencies in
litigation matters. In addition to carrying an active case-load, we field legal
questions from agency clients and public officials and provide day-to-day legal
advice and representation.
Telephone: 702-486-3420
• Fax: 702-486-3768
• Web: ag.nv.gov
• E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov
Twitter: @NevadaAG
• Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral
• YouTube: /NevadaAG

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
This Deputy Attorney General position will primarily represent the Department of
Taxation. The successful applicant will also help represent other clients. As
indicated above, representation of clients includes the prosecution of regulatory
violations, contract review, providing advice and guidance related to regulation-
making procedures and Open Meeting Law questions, assisting with drafting
regulations and handling petitions for judicial review proceedings, litigation and
appellate matters.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation
from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be admitted to the
State Bar of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and
state, in the State of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Experience
with bankruptcy law and procedure is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND Skills Required:
Candidates should have the skills required to prepare and present cases to
administrative law judges, boards and commissions and courts. It is of particular
importance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Chapter
233B of the NRS (Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act). The position also
requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as
related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and
Word applications. The position further requires knowledge of the rules and
cannons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Candidates must be highly
professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage a case-load.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and
to use standard office equipment. The position requires a working knowledge of
Westlaw and Word and typing skills sufficient for independent document
production. The position requires some travel to client offices and the federal
and state courts in various parts of Nevada. The position also requires vision
capable of reading extensive materials, both printed and on a standard size
computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and
effectively communicate, in-person and remotely, in and from various venues and
locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable
manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. The applicant will also
need to be able to work remotely several days per week, which requires secure
internet access.
This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the
position and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant may be expected to
perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop
additional specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample to:

Debra Turman, Legal Secretary
E-mail: dturman@ag.nv.gov
Alternatively:
Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Debra Turman, Legal Secretary
555 E. Washington Ave., #3900
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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