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Clark County · 5 days ago

LAW CLERK

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$36/hr - $53/hr

Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the Law Clerk position. Law Clerks provide support to attorneys by performing legal research and writing on legal issues, and may represent the County in court if barred in Nevada.

Business DevelopmentCommunitiesGovernmentLegalSocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeLegal researchLegal writingLegal opinionsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (professional doctorate) degree

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation

Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination

Preferred

Full-time experience in performing legal research and/or writing legal opinions or documents is desirable

Company

Clark County

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability.

Founded in 1909

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/administrative_services/laughlin_town_manager/laughlin_development/workforce.php

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.42M

Key Investors

State of Arkansas

2022-03-15Grant· $0.42M

Leadership Team

Yolanda King

County Manager / Chief Executive Officer

Bob Leek

Chief Information Officer

Recent News

Talk Business & Politics

$8 million in workforce training grants announced

2025-03-21

OVER $8 MILLION IN OSD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AWARDED

2025-03-21

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