EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA
The State Bar of Nevada is looking for talented professionals – including attorneys, paralegals and non-attorneys – to join our organization. To apply, please complete and return the application form and see the instructions posted in each individual job description (if any) for further instructions.
Open Positions:
See below for detailed job descriptions for the following open positions:
- Outreach and Programs Specialist
- Assistant Bar Counsel
Outreach and Programs Specialist
The State Bar of Nevada is accepting applications for an Outreach and Programs Specialist. This is a full-time, exempt position within the bar’s Administration Department.
The position strategizes for and implements diversity, equity, and inclusion projects/initiatives. The position works alongside various groups and state bar licensees engaged in promoting participation by minorities in state bar programs and activities through existing program management and implementation of new programs and services. This position will support state bar section leaders and provide support for the Nevada Bar Foundation, the state bar’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years prior related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume, references, salary requirements and completed company application to hraccounting@nvbar.org.
Assistant Bar Counsel
The State Bar of Nevada is currently accepting applications for Assistant Bar Counsel for its Las Vegas office. This is a full-time, exempt position with the Office of Bar Counsel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Represents the state bar in all discipline matters;
- Works closely with investigators on matters of alleged attorney misconduct, including: conducting research, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing documents and court filings.
Key Competencies:
- Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, mediation statements, writs, appeals, and Records on Appeal;
- Conversant in the Rules of Professional Conduct and the ABA Model Rules for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions;
- Communicate informal ethics opinions to state bar members, with a customer service-oriented approach;
- Prepares and presents ethics, discipline and related programs for continuing legal education, to the courts, state agencies, legal service organizations and law firms;
- Leadership and confidence while also being able to participate effectively and constructively as a member of a team.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines;
- Excellent presentation, negotiation skills, research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills required.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume, references, salary requirements and completed company application to hrobc@nvbar.org.