Program & Legal Assistant

Program and Legal Assistant – Nevada

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Program and Legal Assistant to join our Nevada team. This 75% full‑time position (30 hours per week) has a salary range of $44,025 to $51,795 annually, which is 75% of the full‑time equivalent range of $58,700 to $69,060.

WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. Our 30‑year history of policy, science, economics, and law has advanced clean energy, protected air, land, water, and wildlife, and sustained the lives and livelihoods of the West.

The position may work in WRA’s Reno, NV office or in a hybrid remote/in‑office setting. Remote work must be within the Carson City/Reno metropolitan area, and a minimum of two days per week in the office is required.

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical records.
• Track case deadlines, update state team calendar and maintain case log.
• Draft pleadings and discovery, finalize documents for filing with agencies and/or courts, and file documents and serve on parties; provide paralegal support as needed.

• Schedule video and occasional in‑person meetings for staff and partners; arrange venue, food, and communications; take meeting notes as needed.
• Make or assist with travel arrangements for staff.
• Prepare staff reimbursement requests.
• Assist with preparation and editing of reports and presentations and with legal and subject matter research.

• Purchase office supplies, ensure offices are maintained, distribute mail, and receive occasional office visitors.
• Provide basic IT support, liaise with WRA’s IT Manager, and coordinate contractors for maintenance or IT‑related repairs.
• Coordinate team building/social activities with state staff.

• At least one year of administrative office experience.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a deadline‑driven docket of regulatory litigation.
• Thorough and detail‑oriented, with good time‑management skills.
• Strong communication, writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with computers and general office equipment; mastery of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Commitment to WRA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

• Legal work background and expertise, with an emphasis on administrative law.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel required for WRA staff and team retreats, and other external and internal meetings within the state and WRA’s region (less than 5%).

This 75% FTE full‑time position (30 hours per week) has a salary range of $44,025 to $51,795 annually. The position is eligible for all WRA benefits, with leave accruals pro‑rated to 75% of full‑time leave. WRA’s benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA.

A 90% FTE employee accrues 15.3 days of paid vacation leave to start, 10.8 paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, twelve paid holidays, and WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for additional paid time off. Employee will be eligible for up to 10.8 weeks of paid family, medical and parental leave after six months, and after five years will be eligible for up to 10.8 weeks of paid sabbatical leave.

Open until filled with priority review beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026.

WRA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.

Thank you for your interest in the Program and Legal Assistant position with Western Resource Advocates. You will need to upload the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter to the attention of Kimberly Bell, Human Resources Manager, describing your relevant qualifications and the reason for your interest in this position.
• Resume.

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