ATTORNEY-INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is hiring an Attorney for the Industrial Relations Division. The position can be filled in Carson City or Las Vegas. The Legal Section provides legal review, advice, and representation to the Administrator and the various sections comprising DIR, including review of regulations, Bill Draft Requests, representing the agency in Administrative Hearings, and other issues that require an interpretation and/or analysis of present or proposed law. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and professional attorney with strong legal research, writing, analytical, time management, and communication skills. They are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing multiple priorities while providing sound legal advice and representation in support of the Division's mission. They will exercise sound judgment, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, and approach challenges with a practical, solution oriented mindset. They work effectively with agency leadership, staff, stakeholders, and opposing counsel and contribute positively to a collaborative workplace through accountability, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Admission to practice law in Nevada. Candidate must be in good standing with the State Bar.
• At least two years of experience practicing law preferred.
• Experience in administrative proceedings. Experience involving Nevada Workers’ Compensation appeals and/or Nevada Occupational Safety and Health is highly desired.
• Ability to type, compose, and edit documents in Microsoft Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication, management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent human relations skills with demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with staff, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of legal issues and cases.
• Ability to respond to media inquiries and public records requests.

Job Duties

• Represent the agency at administrative hearings before the Department of Administration Hearings Division.
• Represent the agency at administrative hearings before Administrative Law Judges.
• Represent the agency before State and Federal Courts at trial and appellate levels.
• Represent the agency in Nevada OSHA cases brought before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.
• Draft legislation, regulations, contracts and advisory opinions for the agency.
• Represent the agency at legislative hearings.
• Speak at conferences and other venues on behalf of the Division.
• Advise the Administrator on legal issues affecting the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Key Skills and Competencies

Litigation, courtroom advocacy, legal research, legal writing, legal analysis, statutory and regulatory interpretation, case management, organization, excellent time management, strategic thinking, sound judgment, communication.

Soft Skills

Professionalism, integrity, accountability, initiative, adaptability, resilience, collaboration, teamwork, diplomacy, dependability.

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.

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).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's 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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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

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