Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division
About The Position
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division within the City Attorney's Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year. Under the general direction of the City Attorney, is responsible for representing the City on all matters heard in, and appealed from, the Henderson Municipal Court; reviews complaints for prosecutorial merit; drafts motions and pleadings; drafts City ordinances; and performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and be in good standing with all State Bars to which he/she is licensed to practice law
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
- Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.
- Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Trial and courtroom experience
- Municipal government experience
Responsibilities
- Representing the City on all matters heard in, and appealed from, the Henderson Municipal Court
- Reviews complaints for prosecutorial merit
- Drafts motions and pleadings
- Drafts City ordinances
- Performs related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification ReimbursementProgram
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
