Attorney Jobs in Nevada

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Retired or Semi Retired Nevada Lic Attorney - Reside anywhere in NV

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 23 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 23 hours ago

Nevada Lawyer Needed - Reside any where in Nevada Our Firm Spiegel & Utrera, PA, has been located in Las Vegas for over 20 years and we need a Nevada barred attorney to qualify our office.This position...

Membership Sales Advocate - Located in Reno, NV

  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago

Located in Reno, NV Job Description: Territory Sales Manager Reno, NV Location: Hybrid (90% field-based within the market; 10% remote) Candidate must live within 50 to 75 miles of Reno, NV On...

Attorney, Clean Energy

  • Carson City, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 1 day ago

With guidance from a senior team member, the Attorney will manage a docket of regulatory litigation, primarily before state electric utility regulatory agencies....

Remote Work

Caseworker II- Public Defender

  • Elko, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE The Caseworker II - Public Defender assists attorneys in the preparation of criminal cases for defense by the public defender....

Corporate Securities Contract Attorney

  • Carson City, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 2 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a global law firm, is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for their client's Investment Funds Group. Interested...

Customer Service Delivery Advocate

  • Reno, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for Customer Advocates with at least 2 years of customer-facing experience to build an exciting career at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and...

Assistant United States Attorney

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims....

Deputy District Attorney

  • Elko, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 4 days ago

Employees of the District Attorneys Office are mandatory reporters per NRS 432B.220....

Caseworker II- District Attorney

  • Elko, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 4 days ago

Initiates, maintains and closes civil subject index files regarding civil, litigation, personnel cases, and research files....

Trusts & Estates Attorney

  • Henderson, NV
  • 5 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 5 days ago

Trusts & Estates Attorney LOCATION Henderson, NV Full Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $150,000 - $200,000 / yr ID FL......

Remote Work

Customer Advocate, Specialist Team Lead

  • Carson City, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 7 days ago

The Customer Advocate Team Lead Specialist will be responsible for providing general office administrative and support tasks to the legal department to ensure proper tracking and organization of...

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President

  • Carson City, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 7 days ago

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President will be responsible for resolving and responding to escalated or complex customer complaints from various channels, including internal departments or executives, attorneys...

Wrongful Termination Attorney or writer

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 8 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 8 days ago

Wrongful Termination Attorney or writer (Las Vegas) image 1 of 1 compensation: Budget of only $500 Hello, I've got a great case with multiple violations. I've got emails and witnesses....

Associate Attorney

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago

Litigation Attorney - (All Levels) Las Vegas, Nevada! Seeking seasoned civil litigation attorneys! We currently have openings available for attorneys at various levels....

Associate Attorney

  • Reno, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 10 days ago

Civil Litigation Associate (3+ years) - Reno, Nevada! Award winning civil litigation defense firm is seeking attorneys to join their Reno location....

Demographic Data for Nevada

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Nevada

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Nevada offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Nevada
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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