ADMINISTRATIVE ATTORNEY - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$135,201.00 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01552
Department
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Nevada
Job Summary
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. Must be highly professional, well-organized, and self-motivated. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in collaboration with engineers, accountants, economists, and other legal staff; compile and summarize information and prepare correspondence or reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of objectives. Must possess skills in effective written and verbal communication; the ability to communicate with the general public and representatives of public utilities and other parties who appear before the Commission; the ability to collaboratively complete writing assignments; and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in the Nevada State Bar desirable.
Job Duties
This position will assist in providing guidance to commissioners and hearing officers under the direction of the General Counsel and/or Deputy General Counsel, or other supervising attorney(s). Required to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. Required to analyze and evaluate positions of parties in contested cases addressing complex technical, financial and legal issues. Draft orders, regulations, reports, and notices. Schedule and participate in hearings, workshops, oral arguments, and prehearing conferences. Assist in developing evidentiary records through questioning of expert witnesses. Collaborate with policy advisors, presiding officers, and other attorneys to construct legal arguments, recommendations, and resolutions. May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Must be available for occasional travel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of administrative law and the rules of evidence. Familiarity with Westlaw online legal research service.
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.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
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).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years 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
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov