MITIGATION SPECIALIST

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Defender's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Mitigation Specialist position. As a member of our team, you will perform difficult, complex, and sensitive professional-level casework to assist Public Defenders in effectively representing indigent clients facing serious felony charges.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in social work, criminal justice or a related field AND two (2) years full-time previous professional experience in capital mitigation. Possession of an advanced degree in criminal justice or social work may be substituted for one year of experience outlined above.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Works independently and as part of a defense team conducting criminal investigations for capital cases.
• Compiles historical information through interviewing and record gathering for mitigation/competency.
• Investigates, develops and presents information that supports a sentence other than death in capital cases.
• Prepares comprehensive psychosocial histories.
• Accesses community resources.
• Advocates for clients in the criminal justice system.
• Interviews high risk clients in-custody at the jail.
• Coordinates expert witnesses.
• Provides support to clients and their families.
• Provides information/education to attorneys regarding developmental disabilities, mental Health and substance abuse issues.
• Assists in competency screenings.
• Maintains confidentiality/privilege within the agency.
• Prepares and presents accurate case information/persuasive mitigation reports to the court.
• Maintains a network of contacts within the criminal justice system to facilitate and expedite services for our clients.
• Accurately assesses clients needs in order to make appropriate recommendation.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.
• May be required to testify in court regarding actions, observations and information obtained as it relates to mitigation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or site visits; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Must be available for travel within and outside the State of Nevada.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

• 702-455-4565

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