Top 77 Defense attorney Jobs in Nevada

Tribal Prosecutor
Douglas County, NV —Nevada
- $101,275.20 - $168,792.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - UNCLASSIFIED
State of Nevada —Las Vegas, NV
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Associate Litigation Attorney (Insurance Defense) - Las Vegas, Nevada - Remote work!
PinnacleConnect LLC —Las Vegas, NV
- $130,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Insurance Defense Attorney
Winner & Booze —Las Vegas, NV
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Attorney (Litigation Defense)
Litchfield Cavo LLP —Las Vegas, NV
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Litigation Attorney (Insurance Defense)
Springel & Fink LLP —Las Vegas, NV
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Attorney
Law Offices of Maximilian A. Stovall —Reno, NV
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- In-person
- Work from home
- 401(k) matching
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3d
Litigation Associate Attorney
Orion Placement —Reno, NV
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Litigation Associate Attorney
Orion Placement —Sparks, NV
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Litigation Attorney
Orion Placement —Reno, NV
- $145,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Senior Litigation Attorney
Orion Placement —Sparks, NV
- $145,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Criminal Defense Attorney
The Defense Firm (Law Offices of Ryan Helmick & Associates) —Las Vegas, NV
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Attorney - Workers’ Compensation Defense
Orion Placement —Las Vegas, NV
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- OSHA
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate Attorney - Workers’ Compensation Defense
Orion Placement —Carson City, NV
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- OSHA
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level) - 3336086
Resnick & Louis, P.C. —Las Vegas, NV
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 8 years
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Associate Attorney
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman —Las Vegas, NV
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level) - 3249163
Resnick & Louis, P.C. —Reno, NV
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 8 years
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Attorney - Civil Litigation
Everforth, Cybercoders —Las Vegas, NV
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Clark County, NV —Las Vegas, NV
- $66.58 - $104.23 an hour
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Personal Injury Attorney (Springvale)
Career Consulting Partners —Las Vegas, NV
- $180,000 - $250,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Tribal Prosecutor

Douglas County, NV
Nevada

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Full-time
$101,275.20 - $168,792.00 a year

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Driver's License
Bar

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

THIS POSTING IS FOR A POSITION WITH THE WASHOE TRIBE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT DOUGLAS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION CONTACT: WASHOE TRIBE DEPARTMENT OF HR AT 775-265-8600

Position Summary
Under direct supervision of the Washoe General Counsel, the Tribal Prosecutor is responsible for all prosecutor duties related to adult criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, attorney services for the department of Social Services, and attorney services for the Healing to Wellness Drug Court for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and investigates cases, police reports, and all other applicable reports from Tribal agencies involving violations of the Washoe Tribal Law & Order Code, signing charges when case is prosecutable.
Prepares and presents cases for prosecution and adjudication in the Washoe Tribal Court.
Confers with and provides legal advice to police officers and probation officers engaged in the investigation of criminal and/or delinquent activity.
Confers with and provides legal advice to social workers engaged in the investigation of child in need of protection matters.
Reviews social service reports, police reports and all other applicable reports to determine whether a child/family protection petition should be filed.
Represents the department of social services in court on all emergency removal and child/family protection petition matters.
Meets with defense attorneys, advocates, pro se parties and other representatives to discuss resolution of cases.
Meets in person and by phone to conduct interviews of witnesses, including police officers, to prepare an effective prosecution of each case.
Exercises professional judgment in making charging decisions and filing criminal complaints and/or juvenile delinquency petitions.
Exercises professional discretion in negotiating settlements of cases when appropriate.
Represents the Tribe in criminal trials or juvenile fact-findings, and all Inter-Tribal Court of Appeals cases involving criminal appeals.
Makes sentencing recommendations and disposition recommendations to the court.
Drafts orders for the court following court hearings. The Court Orders are to be properly written with accurate information including case name, defendant name, the accurate time of incarceration (including start dates for intake at the jail and the release dates) and other relevant information with clear delineation between the total sentence, time to be spent in jail and credit given for time served.
Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be licensed to practice law in good standing with a state bar association and possess a Juris Doctorate.
Experience equivalent to two years of full time work providing legal counsel in a court setting.
At least one year of trial work either as a prosecutor or district attorney.
Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment.
Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe’s Driving Policy.
Must not have any criminal or misdemeanor convictions, which involve a crime of moral turpitude.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

Knowledge of and skill in the practices, procedures, and techniques for effectively prosecuting violations in the Tribal Court of the Washoe Tribe.
Knowledge of the Washoe Tribal Law & Order Codes/Ordinances.
Experience with modern court practices and procedures, and rules of evidence and criminal procedures.
Advanced ability to use Microsoft Word and electronic mail and calendaring software.
Maintains easily accessible cloud-based file system for each case.
Ability to work with judges, court clerks, law enforcement, probation, social services, Bureau of Indian Affairs staff, the Tribe’s legal department, and other court staff in a professional manner.
Skill in negotiating plea agreements.
Proper hygiene and dress appropriate to a court official.
Required to be available in emergency situations for the issuance of warrants and emergency orders.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and requirements.
Knowledge of business writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
Knowledge of federal laws and regulations pertaining to Native Americans and Tribal organizations.
Knowledge of Tribal governments and criminal and civil procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and negotiate legal actions.
Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Skill in the preparation and trial of legal cases and corresponding documents.
Skill in supervising assigned staff.
Skill in operating business computers, including various database, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and organizing information.
Skill in preparing, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting complex legal documents and publications.
Skill in working effectively under pressure.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:

Negative alcohol and drug screen
Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630
Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for either the state of Nevada or California within 30 days

Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy

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