Assistant Attorney - Criminal Division

Position: Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division*
Location: Henderson

Position Overview

* This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

First application review will take place April 20, 2026

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division in the Department of City Attorney. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under the general direction of the City Attorney, is responsible for representing the City on all matters heard in, and appealed from, the Henderson Municipal Court; reviews complaints for prosecutorial merit; drafts motions and pleadings; drafts City ordinances; and performs related duties as assigned.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

* The salary range for this position is $89,663.81 - $ annually.

* Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

* Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
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* * Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City

* Work-Life Balance

* Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek

* May include court sessions and bail hearings and/or arraignments which may be heard on the weekend and/or legal holidays

* Paid Leave and Holidays

* Leave and Holidays Policy

* Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

* Comprehensive benefits package
* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

* Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* Long Term Disability (LTD)

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy

* Retirement Benefits

* Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)

* Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

* Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

* Voluntary Benefits:
Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

* Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

* * Clickhere to review all City Employee Benefits

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

* Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school

* Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and be in good standing with all State Bars to which he/she is licensed to practice law

* Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check

* Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment

* Desirable:
Trial and courtroom experience

* Desirable:
Municipal government experience

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Cover Letter
* 3) Resume
* 4) Writing Sample (under 15 pages)
* * Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, clickhere for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (future dates to be determined if needed)

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with thebest-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written,…