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Thursday, September 19, 2024
State Bar of Nevada eNews
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Application Period
Now Open for Probate Commissioner Position | |
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for a probate commissioner position. The application closing date is at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4.
Interested applicants should review the full application to apply for the probate commissioner position.
The probate commissioner position is assigned to hear cases, and render legal opinions and decisions in matters involving probate law. The probate commissioner prepares the calendar and related materials for and conducts the session of probate. In addition, the probate commissioner, as a hearing master, conducts evidentiary hearings of contested probate matters.
Applicants must be a licensee of the State Bar of Nevada who is in good standing. Candidates are required to submit a resume (and preferably a cover letter).
Resumes must be received by District Court Human Resources prior to 5 p.m. on the posted closing date. Resumes must be submitted to the attention of EJDC Recruitment via fax at (702) 671-4560, emailed to EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us, or mailed to the Regional Justice Center—District Court Administration, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791. The candidate’s name must appear clearly on the resume.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Subsequent employment background investigations may also be conducted.
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This Week at the State Bar | If you are dealing with a difficult life situation, stress, or anxiety, and would like to speak with a licensed professional, you are entitled to three free therapy sessions through the Nevada Lawyer Assistance Program. Call 1-866-828-0022 to speak with a fellow attorney and receive the names of approved therapists. The call to NLAP and therapy sessions are confidential. | The State Bar of Nevada is looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions on the Functional Equivalency Committee. The committee investigates bar applicants who graduate from non-ABA accredited law schools to determine if the applicant’s education and work experience is functionally equivalent to an ABA-accredited law school’s education, and if so, certify the applicant to sit for the bar exam. The application deadline is Monday, September 30. | The State Bar of Nevada is looking for qualified individuals from both the south and north to fill open positions on the Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee. The application deadline is Friday, September 20. | Engage and connect with Nevada attorneys and legal community resources via SBN Go, the State Bar of Nevada’s official app, designed to help you get the most out of your bar license and connect with peers. Once downloaded, log in using the same email and password that you use to log into our Attorney Dashboard. | |
Eighth Judicial District Court Receives $4 Million in Grants | |
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The Eighth Judicial District Court has received $4 million in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants.
The court’s REST Program (Recovery thru Entering Substance Use Disorder and/or Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment) has been awarded a $2 million SAMHSA grant, over a five-year period. Annually, the Eighth Judicial District Court will receive $400,000 to be used for residential and intensive outpatient treatment with recovery housing and lift more individuals out of the cycle of crime related to substance use and co-occurring disorders. The grant funds will be available to Adult Drug Court, Transitional Age Program, The OPEN Program, Veterans Treatment Court, Co-Occurring Disorder Court, Felony DUI, and participants 18 and older involved in Juvenile Drug Court. The grant funds are slated to serve 15 participants in inpatient and 25 participants in outpatient treatment with recovery housing to reach a total of 40 participants in year one of the five-year grant.
The court’s HOPE Program – Helping with Opportunities for Parents to Engage in Treatment Services – also received a $2 million Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant for a five-year period. The funding is to increase residential treatment and bed placement capacity to support the development of a healthy family dynamic, allowing parents access to residential treatment while having their children remain with them, keeping the family unit in place. The plan is to serve 35 individuals annually and 175 over the five-year span of the grant.
The goals of adult treatment courts are to reduce criminal activity through participant completion and graduation from the program based on a continuum of care. Participants take part in treatment, recovery support, educational and vocational training, obtain employment and secure stable housing.
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Nevada Lawyer Releases Editorial Calendar; Seeks Submissions | |
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Nevada Lawyer magazine, the official publication of the State Bar of Nevada, has released its 2025 Editorial Calendar. The monthly publication welcomes the submission of unsolicited article outlines, manuscripts, and photographs on topics of interest to the state bar and its licensees. When possible, completed articles are preferred to outlines or proposals.
The deadline for substantive article submissions is three months prior to the issue date (in most cases, timely or urgent submissions will be considered). Non-feature and advertising items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to publication.
Please submit queries or articles to nvlawyer@nvbar.org. Your work will be fully attributed to you, the author or photographer.
Nevada Lawyer, the only statewide legal journal in Nevada, is published 12 times a year and goes out each month to every practicing attorney and judge in Nevada.
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Nevada Legal Services Hosting Champions of Justice Luncheons | |
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Nevada Legal Services is honoring its extraordinary volunteers and community leaders during its Champions of Justice luncheons, which will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 2, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno; and at noon on Thursday, October 17, at the Moon at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
At each of these ceremonies, distinguished attorneys, judges, and community leaders are invited to meet and congratulate the outstanding pro bono attorneys and partners for their significant contributions in support of the organization’s mission to provide access to justice for those in need.
More information about the events and a list of the winners can be found online.
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Senior Law Program Honoring Justice Pickering, Rivera-Rogers | |
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The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (SLP) is honoring Nevada Supreme Court Justice Kristina Pickering and attorney Mariteresa Rivera-Rogers during its SLP Salutes Senior Advocates event from 5-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, at the Emerald at Queensridge at 891 S. Rampart Boulevard in Las Vegas.
The event will include appetizers, wine, and sparkling water, and a silent auction.
The SLP Salutes Senior Advocates special event celebrates the exceptional compassion of the dedicated attorneys who have answered the organization’s call to action by volunteering for pro bono service this year.
For information, contact Adilen Plancarte at aplancarte@snslp.org.
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Nevada Attorneys Eligible for Life Insurance Through State Bar | |
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September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month — a perfect time to reflect on how State Bar of Nevada licensees can protect their loved ones' financial futures.
Take a moment to explore new life insurance options available through the State Bar of Nevada Insurance Marketplace and ensure your family is prepared for anything life may bring.
Licensees now have access to an enhanced portfolio of life insurance products — including options for licensees up to age 85, and coverage amounts up to $10,000,000. Visit the Marketplace to explore the new plans, get quotes, and apply online.
The Insurance Marketplace is a State Bar of Nevada Business Partner.
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Free Featured CLE: Imposter Syndrome | |
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Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon through which an employee believes she or he is inadequate despite evidence to the contrary. Individuals experience chronic self-doubt and feelings of intellectual fraud, often feeling that their successes are accidents and that they will eventually be exposed as deficient. Imposter syndrome disproportionately affects people of color, women, immigrants, and first-generation college graduates.
The goals of this program are to:
- Discuss the psychological root causes for imposter syndrome, including why marginalized populations tend to experience the phenomenon at greater incidence, and how this manifests in the legal world and particularly in law firms;
- Provide techniques that marginalized attorney groups, such as women and people of color, can utilize to detect and overcome symptoms of imposter syndrome;
- Equip attorney mentors and practice group leaders with an understanding of imposter syndrome, the ability to see symptoms, and the tools to address the phenomenon to reverse the trouble tends of minority lawyer attrition/under-performance; and
- Assess the damaging impact of imposter syndrome to attorney work product, trustworthiness, and leadership.
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Program Date:
October 16
Time:
Noon until 1 p.m.
Location:
Webinar
CLE Hours:
1 Ethics Credit
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