Deputy Attorney General, Government and Natural Resources Division

The State of Nevada is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Government and Natural Resources Division in Carson City, NV. The position involves representing various state agencies in litigation, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with Nevada laws. Candidates must have a law degree and be licensed in Nevada. The role offers a salary up to $135,201, standard state benefits, and requires occasional travel. Employment is contingent on a background check.
Announcement Number: 13862272

STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION

Gross Salary: Up to $135,201.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $115,804.00 Employer Paid (DOE)

Duty Station: Carson City, with occasional travel, including out-of-state.

POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the

Attorney General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.

POSITION SUMMARY: This attorney position represents multiple Agencies the State of Nevada including the

Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation, The State Controller, the Division of State Lands, and the

Sagebrush Ecosystem Council. Primary duties include litigation in both in federal and state court. Additional duties

also include statutory interpretation, and legal advice on matters relevant to the agency as well as the Nevada

Administrative Procedure Act, Public Records Act, and the Nevada Open Meeting Law.

Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada or eligible

for limited practice certification. Must possess valid state driver’s license at time of appointment.

Preferred Experience: Preference to those with recent litigation and/or government service experience. Working

knowledge of rules of civil and appellate procedure, evidence, and local court rules preferred.

Skills Required: Must possess strong communication skills, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without

supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, and leadership skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to

read printed materials and computer screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the

telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical

demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.

Benefits Of Position Include
• Membership on an experienced and

dedicated public service team
• Once assigned a case, follow that case to

completion
• Work largely independently once trained
• 1 year to pass Nevada bar if barred in

another state
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years
• Compressed work schedule option
• Work-life balance
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation, sick and family leave
• Medical/dental/life insurance

This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A

successful applicant is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related

duties as assigned.

Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Greg Ott at

gott@ag.nv.gov.

1 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied