| Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Salary | $68,122–$79,532 Per Year |
LEGAL RESEARCHER - OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$68,122.00 - $79,532.00 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03847
Department
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE
Opening Date
09/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
1 State of Nevada Wy, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Job Summary
The Legal Researcher, assigned to the Office of General Counsel, coordinates the Office's public records function and supports administration of the Nevada Public Records Act (NRS Chapter 239) in Las Vegas, NV. As a member of the Attorney General's Information Governance Team, the Legal Researcher helps ensure requests are processed accurately, consistently, and within applicable legal requirements. Primary responsibilities include receiving, reviewing, logging, and tracking requests; coordinating with attorneys, divisions, and records custodians to identify potentially responsive records; maintaining electronic records and tracking systems; drafting correspondence; organizing records for review and production; and monitoring deadlines. The position also provides legal and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel as assigned. The Legal Researcher is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to organize and prioritize assigned work following appropriate training and supervision. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
The Legal Researcher, assigned to the Office of General Counsel, coordinates the Office's public records function and supports administration of the Nevada Public Records Act (NRS Chapter 239). As a member of the Attorney General's Information Governance Team, the Legal Researcher helps ensure requests are processed accurately, consistently, and within applicable legal requirements. Primary responsibilities include receiving, reviewing, logging, and tracking requests; coordinating with attorneys, divisions, and records custodians to identify potentially responsive records; maintaining electronic records and tracking systems; drafting correspondence; organizing records for review and production; and monitoring deadlines. The position also provides legal and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel as assigned. The Legal Researcher is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to organize and prioritize assigned work following appropriate training and supervision. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Attachments required at the time of application:
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by paralegal education, training, certification, and/or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. A valid Nevada driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Duties
Primary responsibilities include receiving, reviewing, logging, and tracking requests; coordinating with attorneys, divisions, and records custodians to identify potentially responsive records; maintaining electronic records and tracking systems; drafting correspondence; organizing records for review and production; and monitoring deadlines. The position also provides legal and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel as assigned.
The Legal Researcher is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to organize and prioritize assigned work following appropriate training and supervision. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful applicant should demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, written communication, legal research, and records-management skills. Experience in a legal, governmental, public records, information-governance, paralegal, or comparable professional environment is preferred. Knowledge of the Nevada Public Records Act (NRS Chapter 239), legal terminology, records-management practices, electronic filing systems, and document-retention principles is highly desirable. Applicants must demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive deadlines while appropriately handling confidential and sensitive information.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Please briefly describe your relevant experience with public records requests.
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov