Unemployment Appeals Referee I – Impartial Hearings

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada (DETR) in Las Vegas, NV seeks an ESD Appeals Referee 1 to adjudicate unemployment insurance issues in a quasi-judicial setting. You will interpret laws, evaluate testimony, and issue written decisions with objectivity and clarity.

The role requires scheduling hearings, reviewing evidence, and communicating with claimants, employers, and counsel. A strong grasp of due process and policy precedents is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of unemployment insurance experience with interpretation of federal and state laws.
• Experience interpreting federal and state laws, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fair, impartial hearings and reach determinations.
• Elicit testimony, review evidence, and issue written decisions.
• Communicate with claimants, employers and attorneys during and after hearings.
• Schedule hearings based on case complexity and maintain the record.

Skills

Interpreting laws & regs

Testimony evaluation

Oral & written communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business admin, social science, English or related field; 2 years unemployment insurance experience

Job description

State of Nevada (DETR) in Las Vegas, NV seeks an ESD Appeals Referee 1 to adjudicate unemployment insurance issues in a quasi-judicial setting. You will interpret laws, evaluate testimony, and issue written decisions with objectivity and clarity.

The role requires scheduling hearings, reviewing evidence, and communicating with claimants, employers, and counsel. A strong grasp of due process and policy precedents is essential.