Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LITIGATION ATTORNEY – Las Vegas – The Clark County School District (CCSD) is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel as an ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL . Nevada Bar admittance required. Multiple positions available. Preferred experience with general liability cases and/or administrative law. Salary DOE.

Position Summary:

This position functions to provide legal counsel, representation, and research for the Clark County School District (CCSD) and the Superintendent as directed by and subject to the supervision of the General Counsel or designee. This position is directly responsible to the General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Prepares and conducts litigation along with administrative law hearings as assigned by the General Counsel; does all things necessary or desirable in conjunction therewith on behalf of CCSD including, but not limited to: the preparation of all pleadings, trial and appellate briefs; negotiation between parties; the conduct of trial and hearings at the level of original jurisdiction or on appeal; and all other court or hearing appearances in order to represent most effectively the interests of CCSD, as such interests are interpreted by the General Counsel.

2. Prepares and renders legal opinions concerning CCSD powers, functions, jurisdiction, and procedures; provides other legal, quasi-legal, and research services to the Clark County School District Board of Trustees (or any member thereof), the Superintendent, and staff.

3. Provides legal assistance in the drafting of legal documents, rules as well as regulations, resolutions, applications of diverse kinds, along with all other legal or quasi-legal type papers upon request, and approves such writings as to legality and form.

4. Provides legal assistance in the drafting of state legislation proposed by CCSD for presentation to the Nevada State Legislature or the United States Congress.

5. Under the general direction of the General Counsel, assumes responsibility for litigation involving CCSD.

6. Participates in in-service education programs for the benefit of administrative as well as teaching personnel, including seminars and conferences with administrators and others, as requested by the General Counsel.

7. Establishes, maintains, and supports standards of personal conduct as well as discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the Board of Trustees.

8. In the absence of the General Counsel, attends and provides legal advice at meetings of the Board of Trustees, ad hoc committees established by the Board of Trustees, citizen committees, and such other meetings as the General Counsel might direct.

9. Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education and Training:

Graduation from an accredited school of law.

Licenses and Certifications

1. Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and federal courts.

2. Applicant/employee must be able to provide their own transportation.

Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience in the practice of law, including substantial litigation experience with appearance in the courtroom or administrative hearings is required. A writing sample must be provided, preferably a Motion or Petition in State or Federal Court.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is the public school district serving Clark County in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is the largest school district in Nevada and the fifth-largest in the United States, with 304,565 enrolled students as of the 2023–2024 academic year. CCSD is the largest employer in both Clark County and the state of Nevada, with 43,786 employees as of October 2024. The district operates 373 schools, composed of 233 elementary schools, 61 middle/junior high schools, 54 high schools, 21 alternative schools, and four special schools.

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The Clark County School District (CCSD) is the public school district serving Clark County in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is the largest school district in Nevada and the fifth-largest in the United States, with 304,565 enrolled students as of the 2023–2024 academic year. CCSD is the largest employer in both Clark County and the state of Nevada, with 43,786 employees as of October 2024. The district operates 373 schools, composed of 233 elementary schools, 61 middle/junior high schools, 54 high schools, 21 alternative schools, and four special schools.

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