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Job Description
Announcement Number: 549991332
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
BUREAU CHIEF, COMPLEX LITIGATION DIVISION
Salary Range: 180,534.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $154,633.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Carson City or Las Vegas, 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: The Chief of Complex Litigation oversees some of the State's most high profile and sensitive
litigation matters. The Chief is part of the Office of the Solicitor General and reports to the Solicitor General as well
as directly to the Attorney General and executive team, as needed. The complex litigation division consists of the
Chief and two or three Deputy Attorneys General, with the Chief acting as the direct supervisor of the attorneys in
the division.
The Chief of Complex Litigation also acts as a liaison with other chiefs and divisions in the office, as litigation
generally begins in these divisions and is escalated to the Complex Litigation Division. The Chief should be prepared
to handle litigation matters personally; with the assistance of the Complex Litigation attorneys; with other attorneys
in the office; with the in-house attorneys of clients; and with outside counsel.
This position is a high-level position in the office involving significant responsibilities and significant opportunities
to develop robust litigation and trial skills. The Chief 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.
The Division seeks a highly motivated, intelligent, and reliable attorney for this important position.
The AGO's motto is "Our Job is Justice." Pursuing justice permeates the Chief's work, and the successful candidate
will be expected to carry out their job duties with special attention to: (1) constitutional rights; (2) criminal justice
and reform; (3) consumer protection; (4) client service; and (5) community engagement.
Minimum Education and Background: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and
graduation from accredited law school and licensed by a state bar. Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney.
Litigation experience commensurate with the position applied for. Valid state driver's license required.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with current or recent experience in reviewing a case, drafting briefs and
presenting oral arguments. A working knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, rules of evidence and local
court rules and procedure is a plus. Trial experience preferred.
Skills Required: The person chosen for this position must possess good judgment and significant skills in legal
research, writing, verbal communication, analyzing complex legal issues and maintaining positive relationships with
stakeholders internal and external to the AGO. Required skills also include planning, prioritizing and executing
timelines without the need for supervision.
Knowledge of the powers and duties of the State Attorney General, legislative process, and ethics is required.
Applicants must be comfortable with computer applications/platforms used for litigation, such as Microsoft Word,
1 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. Westlaw, Zoom, Bluejeans and case management systems. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and be
able to effectively handle a wide range of diverse personalities and styles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to
read printed materials and computer screens; 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:
• Work largely independently once trained
• 2 years to pass Nevada bar if barred in another
state
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of
public service
• Compressed work schedule option
• Work-life balance
• Public service/community involvement
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation and sick 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 by January 17, 2025 to Solicitor General Heidi
Parry Stern, c/o Renee Carreau, AG Legal Secretary, at rcarreau@ag.nv.gov.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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