Deputy City Attorney II - Civil Law
City of North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas, NV
Legal / Public / Security
Position Announcement
The City of North Las Vegas is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for the position of Deputy City Attorney II! This announcement provides background information about the organization, the requirements and expected qualifications for the position, and selection process information.
About The City
The City North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.
About The Position
The City is filling one (1) vacancy for this position. Deputy City Attorney II –Civil performs complex legal duties and services for City boards, commissions, departments and the City Council. The Deputy City Attorney II - Civil position is for an attorney who can independently and proficiently complete legal assignments. The position requires the application of seasoned judgment and technical proficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a background in municipal, civil, or administrative law, capable of independently managing complex legal matters with sound judgment. They are a confident advisor with transactional, real estate/land use, and/or litigation skills who can effectively represent the City on various matters and provide clear, practical guidance to City leadership and departments. This individual demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and integrity. A clear communicator and collaborative team player, they can translate complex legal concepts for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is organized, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality, timely work while upholding the highest ethical standards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Candidate Qualifications
Education and Experience:
The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include:
This process may be modified to include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.
APPLY HERE! https://aa143.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/deputy-city-attorney-ii-2095
Questions? Byron Moreno - Talent Acquisitions Partner - [email protected]
About City Of North Las Vegas
The City North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. Located in Clark County, the 104 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.
The City of North Las Vegas is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for the position of Deputy City Attorney II! This announcement provides background information about the organization, the requirements and expected qualifications for the position, and selection process information.
About The City
The City North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.
About The Position
The City is filling one (1) vacancy for this position. Deputy City Attorney II –Civil performs complex legal duties and services for City boards, commissions, departments and the City Council. The Deputy City Attorney II - Civil position is for an attorney who can independently and proficiently complete legal assignments. The position requires the application of seasoned judgment and technical proficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a background in municipal, civil, or administrative law, capable of independently managing complex legal matters with sound judgment. They are a confident advisor with transactional, real estate/land use, and/or litigation skills who can effectively represent the City on various matters and provide clear, practical guidance to City leadership and departments. This individual demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and integrity. A clear communicator and collaborative team player, they can translate complex legal concepts for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is organized, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality, timely work while upholding the highest ethical standards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
- Submit a complete application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions. Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this announcement and click "SUBMIT" at the end of your application.
- Work Schedule - The schedule consists of Monday- Thursday 8am – 6pm
- Pay considerations – The salary range for this position is $98,626.81 - $160,386.20. Salary offers will be made depending on qualifications and experience.
Candidate Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
- Three (3) years of progressively more responsible professional experience as a Deputy City Attorney I - Civil for the City of North Las Vegas or similar municipality or five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience as a practicing attorney in the assigned specialty area.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada at time of application and be in good standing with all state bars to which he/she is licensed to practice law.
- Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver's license within required timeframe.
- Must possess admission (or be willing to apply for admission) to practice law before the Federal District Court of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include:
- Prescreen
- Oral board interview
- Selection Interview
- Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This process may be modified to include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.
APPLY HERE! https://aa143.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/deputy-city-attorney-ii-2095
Questions? Byron Moreno - Talent Acquisitions Partner - [email protected]
About City Of North Las Vegas
The City North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. Located in Clark County, the 104 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.
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The City of North Las Vegas is the most diverse municipality in the state and caters to a robust workforce, a variety of young families, senior communities as well as military personnel from both Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base. We are home to award-winning master-planned communities like Sun City Aliante and the Villages at Tule Springs, national and international companies including Amazon, Kroger and Hey Dude/Crocs and continue our development momentum with exciting new additions to our Restaurant Row on Craig Road.
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