INSURANCE COUNSEL/HEARING OFFICER

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement—Public Employees’Retir

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance is seeking an Insurance Counsel/Hearings Officer who can preside over administrative hearings and provide legal counsel on regulatory matters. The role requires a Nevada bar admission and experience in administrative and civil law, with expertise in hearing procedures and risk-transfer concepts.

This position offers the opportunity to work in either Las Vegas or Carson City, collaborating with Division staff and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Currently admitted to and in good standing with the Nevada bar.
• Competency with legal information technology systems (e.g., legal research platforms, case management system, and e-discovery tools).

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel the Commissioner on regulatory responsibilities of the Division.
• Represent the Division in administrative hearings and contested cases.
• Prosecute violations of the Insurance Code; advise on legislation and regulations.
• Research legal issues and draft opinions, proposed legislation or regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Research and writing

Communication

Team player

Time management

Independence

Detail oriented

Adaptability to new tech

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Online legal research platforms

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill an unclassified Insurance Counsel/Hearings Officer position within the Division of Insurance. This position can be filled in either Las Vegas or Carson City depending on the chosen candidate and the needs of the agency.

The Nevada Division of Insurance envisions a marketplace where consumers are confident in their insurance choices, insurers operate responsibly and transparently, and Nevada remains a national model for fair regulation, consumer protection, and industry stability. nsurance Counsel is general counsel for the Division, and reports to the Division’s Chief Insurance Counsel.

The Division seeks a curious and patient Nevada attorney with experience in administrative and civil law as well as presiding over legal proceedings (e.g., mediator, arbitrator, judge, hearing officer, or other intermediary), understands criminal law, and has a general understanding of insurance and other risk-transfer concepts.

Essential Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Currently admitted to and in good standing with the Nevada bar
• Competency with legal information technology systems (e.g., legal research platforms, case management system, and e-discovery tools)

Job Duties

The incumbent advises and counsels the Commissioner on any and all matters relating to the regulatory responsibilities of the Division; advises and counsels Division staff on legal issues related to compliance and operations; represents the Division in administrative hearings and contested cases; prosecutes violations of the Insurance Code; advises Division staff on drafting proposed legislation and regulations; researches legal issues and writes formal opinions, proposed legislation or regulations, pleadings, memoranda, and other correspondence; and provides general legal support as assigned. They may be appointed by the Commissioner to serve as hearing officer in administrative hearings.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Leadership;
• Excellent research, writing, and analysis
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Team player
• Able to manage competing priorities, time constraints, and different opinions
• Professional demeanor
• Organized
• Self-motivate
• Punctual and prompt
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Expertise with online legal research platforms and MS Office, and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and applications
• Attentive to detail
• Proactive
• Able to develop new skills or knowledge areas to meeting evolving legal and operational needs

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1...................................... New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

This position requires up to 25% of travel.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.