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Location: P.O. Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127
Base Pay: $113,006 – $157,726 /Year
Other Pay: PERS Retirement Contribution
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Government – Civil Service
Legal
Healthcare – Health Services
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Legal
Professional Services
Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: At least 4 year(s)
Division: Human Resources
Post Date: 7/16/2010 Contact Information
Contact: Bob Gunnoe
Phone: 702-759-1104
Ref ID: 10-05
Fax: 702-383-1245     instantly fax your resume >>
Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
10-05
POSITION AVAILABLE
ATTORNEY

An open competitive recruitment will be held for the position of Attorney for the Southern Nevada Health District.  Applicants who meet the minimum training and experience qualifications will be required to participate in an assessment/oral examination.  For a complete description of duties and working conditions see classification specifications at www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.

The Southern Nevada Health District is one of the largest local public health organizations in the United States. The district serves more than 1.7 million residents which is 70 percent of Nevada’s total population. Also, the district is responsible for safeguarding the public health of more than 37 million visitors to Las Vegas each from every part of the world.

DEFINITION

To provide professional legal representation to the Southern Nevada District Board of Health and the Southern Nevada Health District; to provide legal representation and counsel to the Chief Health Officer, the Board and the District, Management and staff; to represent the Board and the District in litigation brought on behalf of or against the Board, the District, or the Chief Health Officer.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Training:  Graduate of an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.

Experience:  A minimum of four years experience in government civil law, or ten years in continuous private practice.

Experience in the area of conducting administrative hearings, regulatory rulemaking and knowledge of Open Meeting and Ethics laws highly preferred.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License.
Maintain membership in the State Bar of Nevada.

SALARY RANGE:                             $113,006.40 – $157,726.40 annually  (Effective July 1, 2010)

OPENING DATE:                              June 3, 2010

CLOSING DATE:                              Will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

TESTING PROCEDURES:               Screening will be accomplished by an evaluation of the employment application.

ORAL EXAM/ASSESSMENT:          TO BE DETERMINED – For applicants who meet minimum requirements.

APPLY TO:                                        www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org

OFFICE LOCATION:                       SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT
Human Resources Annex
625 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV  89106
Tele:  (702) 759-1101   Fax (702) 383-1245

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of law and of legal procedures and administrative procedures
Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.
Interviewing techniques.
Computer and software used in professional legal work.

Ability to:
Perform professional legal and legal research work.
Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned casework.
Prepare and present cases from the administrative level through all levels of the court system.
Prepare and present a variety of special reports.
Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
Effectively represent the District with the public, courts, and other government jurisdictions.
Effectively interact with the public, other attorneys, District officials and employees.
Maintain a good reputation for honesty, integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Perform job responsibilities independently and on own initiative in a timely manner in order to meet schedule deadlines.
Understand and interpret statutes, administrative codes and regulations.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Training and Experience Guidelines

Training:
Graduate of an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.

Experience:
A minimum of four years experience in government civil law, or ten years in continuous private practice.  Local government experience is preferred.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License.
Maintain membership in the State Bar of Nevada.

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