Deputy City Attorney II Criminal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

•  Juris Doctorate or equivalent (undergraduate degree and LLB) from an accredited law school.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Deputy City Attorney I -
  Criminal for the City of North Las Vegas or three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney in a
  prosecutorial agency or public prosecutor’s office.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certificate of admission to the State Bar of Nevada at time of application.
•  License to practice law before the Federal District Court of Nevada within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver’s license and maintain a
  satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Incumbents in positions that require possession of valid licensing/certification as a condition of
  employment must obtain and maintain such credentials within the established time periods, and
  throughout the course of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain required licenses or
  certifications in good standing may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination

SELECTION PROCESS   

1. Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2.  The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume –The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview 
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete. 
5. Selection/Offers –

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Ralonda Green
Talent Acquisition Manager
GreenRT@cityofnorthlasvegas.com