| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Salary | $127,651.51–$151,108 Per Year |
SENIOR OR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - COMPLEX LITIGATION DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$127,651.51 - $151,108.00 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03862
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)
Carson City or Las Vegas
Job Summary
These positions are part of the Complex Litigation team, reporting to the Chief of Complex Litigation, under the leadership of the Solicitor General, located in either, Carson City or Las Vegas. Attorneys in the Complex Litigation Division should be well-versed in all aspects of trial practice, including case valuation, motion practice, pre-trial discovery, evidentiary hearings, trials, and post-trial motions and hearings. The work of the Division is intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and central to the Attorney General's priorities for the office.
These positions are part of the Complex Litigation team, reporting to the Chief of Complex Litigation, under the leadership of the Solicitor General. Attorneys in the Complex Litigation Division should be well-versed in all aspects of trial practice, including case valuation, motion practice, pre-trial discovery, evidentiary hearings, trials, and post-trial motions and hearings. The work of the Division is intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and central to the Attorney General's priorities for the office.
Attachments required at the time of application:
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Litigation experience commensurate with the position applied for.
Must be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada or be admitted and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction.
Must be eligible for limited practice certification in Nevada pursuant to SCR 49.1.
Applicants must possess a valid Nevada driver's license at the time of appointment.
Job Duties
Senior Deputy Attorney General: The successful applicant will have at least four years of litigation experience, ideally including trial work and/or high-stakes litigation. Applicants should demonstrate superior legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and litigation-management skills, as well as the ability to independently manage complex matters from initial assignment through resolution. The Senior Deputy Attorney General will exercise substantial independent judgment, may lead significant matters, and may provide substantive direction and oversight to other attorneys. The successful applicant should also demonstrate a commitment to continued development of advanced litigation skills through collaboration with the Chief of Complex Litigation and Solicitor General and through internal and external training.
Deputy Attorney General: The successful applicant will have litigation experience and demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing, with the ability and commitment to continue developing oral advocacy, case management, and litigation skills. The Deputy Attorney General will conduct legal research, draft briefs and other substantive filings, participate in discovery and case preparation, present oral argument in state and federal trial courts, and handle matters with a level of independence appropriate to the attorney's experience. Applicants should demonstrate the judgment, initiative, and ability to develop toward increasingly independent responsibility through substantive work with attorneys in the Division and through internal and external training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Applicants must possess strong legal research, analytical, written, and oral advocacy skills and knowledge of applicable state and federal court rules. Attorneys must exercise sound independent judgment and initiative; analyze complex legal and factual issues; manage competing priorities and deadlines; maintain consistent progress on assigned matters; and communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders. Attorneys must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, accountability, ethical conduct, and the ability to remain focused and composed in adversarial, high-pressure, or time-sensitive situations.
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 reviewing a case, drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments. Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample.
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