Description
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 within the City Attorney's Department.
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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 $81,988.00 - $125,013.47 annually.
- Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
- Click here to View the City's 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
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- 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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Requirements
- 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 complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.
- Desirable: Trial and courtroom experience
- Desirable: Municipal government experience
