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CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Salary

$58.30 - $90.34 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

25789AX

Department

Special Public Defender

Division

Spec Pub Def

Opening Date

04/30/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Clark County Special Public Defender's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Chief Deputy Public Defender position. This position will provide a wide variety of highly complex and specialized professional services, including handling the most complex cases, major criminal, capital murder and other high-profile cases and/or serve as Team Chief providing supervision of a unit of attorneys and other legal support staff in the Office of the Special Public Defender.

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

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada, AND eight (8) years of experience in professional legal work, including four (4) years as a practicing attorney, OR five (5) years of professional legal experience as a Deputy Public Defender in the Public Defender's or Special Public Defender's Offices of Clark County.

Qualifying education and 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.

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

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work of subordinate staff in the preparation of cases for hearings and/or trial; assures appropriate handling of cases and the provision of quality professional legal services. Supervises new attorneys; provides for appropriate training of attorneys; assigns cases; reviews cases and settlement offers; evaluates staff performance. Provides assistance and advice to other attorneys with regard to issues in specified areas of expertise. Oversees cases and attorneys assigned to a team or unit; supervises and reviews the preparation and presentation of the Defense case in criminal, juvenile and dependency actions; counsels colleagues on legal strategies and legal issues; conducts preliminary evaluation of the case. Personally directs and/or handles the investigation and defense of family defense cases or difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, capital murder cases, sensitive juvenile, dependency and other high profile cases having serious consequences of error or a high degree of public interest. Negotiates with the prosecution regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and/or complex areas of law. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs. Dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports. 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 or be capable of arranging for transportation to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business.

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. Stand for prolonged periods of time. Speak in a clear and comprehensible manner. Hear and respond to questions posed. 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 - 8 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

Which describes your highest 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)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• Master's of Law (LLM)

• Juris Doctor

• PHD

• None of the above

  02

  Do you currently possess a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you eligible to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in professional legal work.

• No Experience

• Less than 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 5 to 6 years

• 6 to 7 years

• 7 to 8 years

• 8 to 9 years

• 9 to 10 years

• More than 10 years

  05

  Indicate your full-time professional experience as a practicing attorney.

• No Experience

• Less than 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 5 to 6 years

• 6 to 7 years

• 7 to 8 years

• 8 to 9 years

• 9 to 10 years

• More than 10 years

  06

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 4 - 5. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

07

Indicate your full-time professional experience as a Deputy Public Defender in the Public Defender's or Special Public Defender's Offices of Clark County.

• No Experience

• Less than 5 years

• 5 to 6 years

• 6 to 7 years

• 7 to 8 years

• 8 to 9 years

• 9 to 10 years

• More than 10 years

  08

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 7. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

09

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 history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  10

  Please indicate if you are certified under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 250 for capital trials, appeals and/or post- conviction cases (select all that apply):

• Yes, for trials

• Yes, for appeals

• Yes, for post-conviction

• Not SCR 250 Certified

  11

  Indicate the number of capital murder cases you took to trial.

• None

• 1 case

• 2 - 3 cases

• 4 - 6 cases

• More than 6 cases

  12

  Indicate the number of capital murder cases you resolved/negotiated prior to trial.

• None

• 1 - 3 cases

• 4 - 6 cases

• 7 - 9 cases

• More than 9 cases

  13

  Indicate the number of non-capital murder cases or sexual assault cases you took to trial.

• None

• 1 - 5 cases

• 6 - 10 cases

• 11 - 24 cases

• More than 24 cases

  14

  Indicate the number of non-capital murder cases or sexual assault cases you resolved/negotiated prior to trial

• None

• 1 - 5 cases

• 6 - 10 cases

• 11 - 24 cases

• More than 24 cases

  15

  Indicate the number of felony jury trials where you represented the accused.

• None

• 1 - 5 cases

• 6 - 10 cases

• 11 - 15 cases

• 16 - 20 cases

• More than 20 cases

  16

  Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.

• I am not bilingual in Spanish

• I have a good comprehension of Spanish

• I speak Spanish fluently

• I read and write Spanish at a proficient level

  17

  Indicate which statement best characterizes your legal writing and research skills.

• I am excellent at legal research and writing. I routinely draft original motions, stay current with existing case authority, and develop new issues.

• I am decent at legal research and writing. I don't file unique motions for every case, but file them on some occasions.

• I usually seek help from other attorneys or staff if I need to file a motion.

• I rarely conduct legal research as I find that it is not necessary for most of my cases.

• None of the above

  18

  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.

  Required Question

Agency

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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