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COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Applications, along with letters of interest and resumes are being accepted for the vacancy listed below Please, use this form when applying for any committee. New Openings Below!
Clark County Indigent Defense Selection and Appointed Committee - Expanded
Clark County’s Office of Appointed Counsel (AOC) is looking to expand the newly appointed committee (Indigent Defense Selection and Appointed Committee) formed to assist with the assignment of qualified private defense attorneys to appointed criminal cases. Those currently named to the committee include representatives from: Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Federal Public Defenders, Public Defenders, Latino Bar Association, National Bar Association, Clark County Legal Services and Office of Appointed Services.
The committee selects qualified candidates to fill the available appointment positions annually, as well as the selects the top candidates to fill the juvenile delinquency appointments. In reviewing candidate applications, committee members solicit input from judges and others familiar with the practice of criminal defense, review any complaints from clients and the history of participation in training of each attorney receiving appointments to determine eligibility and continuing participation.
The committee is to be expanded include lawyers with varied backgrounds within the legal community. The State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors will appoint a State Bar member to this committee for a one year appointment – through July 2009.
No member of the committee may have a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the attorney selection process or be in any way legally or financially related to any attorney whose qualifications may be evaluated. No prosecutors or judges may be members of the committee. Those seeking appointment to the committee should have some knowledge of the criminal defense system, although this is not a requirement. Interested applications should have interest in the integrity of indigent criminal defense. Attorneys in private practice are preferred. It is expected that the committee will meet on a quarterly basis.
If you would like to be considered for appointment by the State Bar Board of Governors to the Indigent Defense Selection and Appointed Committee, please forward the committee appointment application to Gale Skala at gales@nvbar.org.
Advertising Review Committee - Northern Nevada
The State Bar needs volunteers to review lawyer advertisements under the new advertising rules. The Volunteer (Lawyer Advertising) Advisory Committees have immediate openings in the North and South for interested lawyers and lay persons.
These working Committees shall meet at least once per month to (1) review all advertisements submitted pursuant to rule RPC 7.2A as amended and (2) render advance advisory opinions upon request. Because review & communication will largely be accomplished though electronic mediums, Committee members should be proficient with computers, email, and Internet use. Interested persons should send: (1) a cover letter, (2) C.V., (3) references, and (4) level of computer proficiency to: State Bar of Nevada: attn: Gale Skala, 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104, or via e-mail gales@nvbar.org, or call (702) 317-1433 for more information. Lawyers will also need to fill out a committee appointment application .
Vacancy on Board of Bar Examiners
Purpose: The Board of Bar Examiners is comprised of fourteen attorney members, including the Chair. The Board’s responsibilities include writing and grading the Bar examination questions and overseeing the administration of the two bar exams. The Board works closely with the Supreme Court of Nevada and the State Bar Board of Governors in formulating rules and procedures for admission to the State Bar of Nevada. For Consideration: Please contact Gale Skala at 702-382-2200 or Gales@nvbar.org.
Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board
Need members from Rural Counties
This working committee produces Nevada Lawyer, the official legal publication of the State Bar of Nevada, 12 times per year. Members also help generate, solicit and select articles to be run in each issue. Applicants should be prepared to participate either personally or by phone in person at least 6 meetings per year, to volunteer as part of a 3-member team which will become the "issue editor" of Nevada Lawyer three times per year, and to occasionally contribute articles. Writing, editing, journalism and proofreading skills are necessary.
To be considered, please submit a committee appointment application, letter of interest and resume attn: Committee/Board Applications, State Bar of Nevada, 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104; via facsimile (702) 388-2878; or via e-mail to gales@nvbar.org. Appointments shall be considered by the Board of Governors at their next meeting.
Continuing Legal Education Seminars Committee
This working committee produces live seminars, self-study audiotape programs and online “webcasts.” Members of this committee should be prepared to participate in 3 in-person committee meetings a year and take responsibility for the overall planning of 3 seminars per year. Members of this committee will assist in developing the core curriculum, developing specific program agendas, recruiting speakers, and helping to ensure deadlines are met.
To be considered, please submit a committee appointment application, letter of interest and resume attn: Committee/Board Applications, State Bar of Nevada, 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104; via facsimile (702) 388-2878; or via e-mail to gales@nvbar.org. Appointments shall be considered by the Board of Governors at their next meeting.
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee (LRIS)
Purpose: The LRIS Committee ensures the general public is assisted by providing a way by which persons in need of legal services may be referred to a qualified member of the State Bar of Nevada or any other qualifying public service agency, and assisting the Lawyer Referral and Information Service in achieving such purpose.
Openings/Term Length: One (1) opening. Three-year term, with 1-6 meetings per year.
FOR CONSIDERATION: Please submit your materials as soon as possible to the Director of Bar Services, State Bar of Nevada, 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89129 or via fax at: (702) 382-2075.
Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board
Requirements: Appointees should be able to
volunteer a minimum of one full business day per
month; specific hearing panel assignations are
flexible and will work around your schedule. For the
applicable rules of procedure, see SCR 99 through SCR
123. For the Rules of Professional Conduct, see SCR
150-203.5.
Openings: Alternate attorney panelist positions
in the Reno/Carson City area For Consideration: Submit materials to State Bar of Nevada, Attn.: Gale Skala, 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104; fax: (702) 382-8747; or e-mail gales@nvbar.org.
State Bar of Nevada 600 E. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
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