Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division*

Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division*

Salary

$89,663.81 - $136,717.37 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0024APR26-P-AEL

Department

City Attorney

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Overview

• This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

First application review will take place April 20, 2026

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 in the Department of City Attorney. 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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is $89,663.81 - $136,717.37 annually.

• Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidates qualifications as well as internal equity.

• Click here to View the Citys Non-Represented Compensation Policy *

• • Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City

• Work-Life Balance

• Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek

• May include court sessions and bail hearings and/or arraignments which may be heard on the weekend and/or legal holidays

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Leave and Holidays Policy

• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

• Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy

• Retirement Benefits

• Nevada PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

• Voluntary Benefits: 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 Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• *Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidates qualifications as well as internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Trial and courtroom experience
• Desirable: Municipal government experience

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Cover Letter*

3) Resume*

4) Writing Sample (under 15 pages)*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (future dates to be determined if needed)

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

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. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
• Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
• Management Staff - $2,000 annually
• Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school?

• Yes
• Np

03

Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you in good standing with all State Bars to which you are licensed to practice law?

• Yes
• No

05

If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes
• No

06

If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and be recertified every year as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Desirable: Describe your professional level trial and courtroom experience. If none, please enter N/A.

08

To receive consideration, a cover letter, copy of your most up-to-date resume, and a writing sample must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach these to this application?

• Yes, I have attached a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to my application.
• No, I have NOT attached a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to my application and I understand I will not receive further consideration.

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900