BUREAU CHIEF - COMPLEX LITIGATION DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$152,510.00 - $180,534.00 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03037
Department
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE
Opening Date
07/14/2026
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)
Las Vegas, NV
Job 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 Senior Deputy Attorneys General, with the Chief acting as the direct supervisor of the attorneys in the division.
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.
Attachments required at the time of application:
Essential Qualifications
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.
Job Duties
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
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, Westlaw, Zoom, and case management systems. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively handle a wide range of diverse personalities and styles.
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
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