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Position Overview

• This recruitment is limited to the first 160 applications received by the Human Resources Department and this job posting will close without notice once that number has been reached.

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

Under general supervision, provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office; provides litigation support in criminal, traffic, animal control and appellate matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in law, criminal justice, or legal administration; or graduation from high school and successful completion of a course of study for legal assistants/paralegal studies with a special emphasis in State of Nevada practices and procedures from an accredited organization
• Four (4) years of legal/law-related work experience under the guidance of an attorney
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must have the ability to obtain a State of Nevada Notary Public Commission within six (6) months of employment, and as a condition of continued employment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must have skill in typing sufficient to type 45 net words per minute
• Must pass nationwide fingerprint-based record and wants/warrants checks
• Must complete and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire
• Desirable: Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, accurately citing legal references, statutes, case information, etc. for review by a prosecuting attorney (e.g., Opposition to Motions, etc.)
• Desirable: Paralegal Certification from an accredited organization

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

Virtual Typing Test* -Tuesday, June 11, 2024
(All candidates who meet the minimum requirements)

NOTE: Candidates must complete the assessment within 24 hours from the date/time of the invitation email. No re-tests will be permitted.

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  This position requires candidates to type 45 words per minute. Candidates will be required to complete an online typing test to verify that they meet the minimum typing requirements listed in the job description. All candidates will be sent an email with a link to the typing test. This test must be completed by the date/time listed in the notice/invite. Candidates who successfully complete the online typing test will be eligible to move to the next step of the assessment process (based on typing a minimum of 45 net words per minute.) Candidates who do not initially receive a typing score of 45 net WPM or higher will not be eligible to move forward in the recruitment.

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  Candidates will be required to pass the typing portion of the written examination based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. There are free practice typing tests online if you would like to gauge your speed and practice prior to the assessment date. However, you must pass the test we administer, and we will utilize the score you receive from our exam.

Selection Process