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LAW CLERK

Salary

$35.96 - $53.18 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

LIMITED PERM

Job Number

LC-2025X

Department

District Attorney

Division

Crim Pros

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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+ Benefits

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Law Clerk position. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies located in our Civil, Juvenile and/or Criminal Divisions. Law Clerks provide support to our staff of attorneys by performing legal research and writing on legal issues. Law Clerks interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legal opinions and other legal documents. Law Clerks who are barred in Nevada may be allowed to make court appearances on behalf of the County.

THIS POSTING REFLECTS THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ON 7/19/2025 WILL RECEIVE A SALARY DECREASE CONSISTENT WITH AN INCREASE IN PERS CONTRIBUTION. AS SUCH, PAY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE REVISED.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

Students in or entering their final year of ABA accredited law school are encouraged to apply; employment is contingent upon receiving your Juris Doctor degree by the time of appointment.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney’s Office, and a test for controlled substances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (professional doctorate) degree. Full-time experience in performing legal research and/or writing legal opinions or documents is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Researches applicable legal and factual issues using computerized techniques and/or law library materials at the direction of an attorney or judge.

+ Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings and other legal papers.

+ Drafts memoranda, opinions and other documents related to findings on specific cases or issues. Researches and explains departmental, County and State procedures to attorneys and departmental support staff.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.

+ Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work.

+ May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1 - 3 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ Juris Doctor

+ PHD

+ None of the above

02

Do you possess or will you receive a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school by September 2026?

+ Yes, I possess or will receive a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school by 2026.

+ No, I do not possess or will not receive a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school by 2026.

03

Please list the date you graduated and/or your anticipated graduation date from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.

04

Please indicate which of the following the areas you are interested in working within the District Attorney's Office (select all that apply):

+ Civil Division

+ Criminal Division

+ Child Welfare Unit of the Juvenile Division

05

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

06

Indicate your final or current GPA range in law school.

+ Higher than 4.32

+ 4.00 - 4.32

+ 3.67 - 3.99

+ 3.50 - 3.66

+ 3.33 - 3.49

+ 3.00 - 3.32

+ 2.67 - 2.99

+ 2.50 - 2.66

+ 2.33 - 2.49

+ 2.00 - 2.32

+ 1.67 - 1.99

+ 1.50 - 1.66

+ Lower than 1.50

07

Indicate your class standing in law school.

+ Top 20%

+ 2nd 20%

+ Middle 20%

+ 4th 20%

+ Bottom 20%

08

Were you a member of Law Review or other Law Journal in law school?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered "Yes" in question 8, please list the journal(s), position, years participated, and any articles authored. Note: Type "N/A" if not applicable.

10

Please indicate which of the following you have participated in while attending college or law school (select all that apply):

+ Trial Advocacy Course

+ Moot Court

+ Mock Trial

+ None of the above

11

If you selected one or more choices in question 10, please list the competitions, years the competitions were held, type of competition (regional, national, etc.), sponsoring organization, your role in the competition, and any awards received. Note: Type "N/A" if not applicable.

12

Are you a current member of the Nevada State Bar, in good standing and eligible to practice law in the state of Nevada?

+ Yes

+ No

13

If you are not currently a member of the Nevada State Bar, have you previously taken or are you scheduled to sit for the next available Nevada State Bar Exam?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If you answered "Yes" to question 13, please list the date(s) you sat for, or are scheduled to sit for, the Nevada Bar Exam. If applicable, please include whether you passed, failed or are still awaiting the results of the exam. Note: Type "N/A" if not applicable.

15

List all other State Bar Exams you have taken, including the year you took the exam, and whether you passed, failed, or are still awaiting the results. Note: Type N/A if not applicable.

16

Are you now or have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action, formal or informal, by a professional organization while practicing law?

+ Yes

+ No

17

If you answered "Yes" in question 16, please detail each action, including a description of the complaint, current status, and outcome (if completed). Note: Type "N/A" if not applicable.

18

Please indicate if you have ever clerked, interned, externed or volunteered for a judge (either civil or criminal) (select all that apply):

+ Clerked

+ Interned

+ Externed

+ Volunteered

+ None of the above

19

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

20

Please indicate if you have ever clerked, interned, externed or volunteered for a Prosecutor (either civil or criminal) (select all that apply):

+ Clerked

+ Interned

+ Externed

+ Volunteered

+ None of the above

21

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 20. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

22

Please indicate if you have ever clerked, interned, externed or volunteered for a Public Agency (either civil or criminal) (select all that apply):

+ Clerked

+ Interned

+ Externed

+ Volunteered

+ None of the above

23

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 22. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

24

Have you ever interned with the Clark County District Attorney's Office?

+ Yes

+ No

25

Please indicate the different types of jury trials you have experience in trying to final verdict (select all that apply):

+ Experience with misdemeanor jury trials

+ Experience with felony jury trials

+ Experience with civil jury trials

+ None of the above

26

If you indicated "has experience with jury trials" in question 26, please outline the number of Jury Trials and year(s) cases were tried. Type "N/A" if not applicable: Jury Trials: Year(s) Cases Tried:

27

Provide a brief summary detailing the following: Why are you interested in working as a prosecutor? Why do you want to work in Las Vegas?

28

Have you previously applied for any position within the Clark County District Attorney's Office? (select all that apply):

+ Yes - I am a current employee of the Clark County District Attorney's Office

+ Yes - I am a previous employee of the Clark County District Attorney's Office

+ Yes - I received an interview, but was not selected

+ Yes - I was placed on the eligibility list, but was not called for an interview

+ Yes - But was either not qualified or submitted an incomplete application

+ No - I have not previously applied for a position within the Clark County District Attorney's Office

29

If you previously competed for a position within the Clark County District Attorney's Office, but are not currently employed within the office, please identify the following (type N/A if not applicable): The position you applied for: Year of application: Whether you received an invitation to interview: Your final status in the recruitment (if known):

30

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing legal research and/or writing legal opinions or documents.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

31

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 30. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

32

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

33

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. This means that the selected candidates will be hired for a special project and/or duties of a limited duration and will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition(s) and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

+ I am willing to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position as described above.

+ I would not like to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position.

34

Please indicate how did you found out about this job.

+ State Bar Emails

+ Nevada Lawyer Magazine

+ Indeed Website

+ LinkedIn

+ County HR Website

+ County employee suggested I apply

+ Other

35

If you indicated "Other" in question 34, please specify. Type "N/A" if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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