Assistant City Attorney I - Criminal Division

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.

• 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

*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

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position is $89,663.81 - $136,717.37 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.

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!