What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPEALS OFFICER, HEARINGS - UNCLASSIFIED position at State of Nevada (NV)?
The Hearings Division is a Division of the Nevada Department of Administration and was established to provide an independent appeals process for workers' compensation disputes, Victims of Crime Program appeals, and a variety of state agency administrative hearings.
Appeals Officers are administrative law judges whose primary responsibility is to conduct contested workers’ compensation hearings in accordance with the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act (NRS Chapter 233B). This includes conducting all pre-hearing case management and post-hearing issuance of detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law, which are subject to judicial review. Appeals Officers might also hear other cases assigned, including Medicaid, State Personnel, and other matters handled by the Hearings Division. The Governor shall appoint one Appeals Officer to conduct appeals hearings as required pursuant to NRS 616A to 617. Each appointment is for a two-year term. To qualify for this position, you must be an attorney who is currently in good standing with the Nevada State Bar and has been licensed to practice law before all the courts of State of Nevada for at least two years. An Appeals Officer shall not engage in the private practice of law. Appeals Officers must pay their own State of Nevada Bar dues and must comply with applicable continuing legal education requirements. Appeals Officers are administrative law judges whose primary responsibility is to conduct contested workers’ compensation hearings in accordance with the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act (NRS Chapter 233B). This includes conducting all pre-hearing case management and post-hearing issuance of detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law, which are subject to judicial review. Appeals Officers might also hear other cases assigned, including Medicaid, State Personnel, and other matters handled by the Hearings Division. This is a position that is expected to perform with a high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-motivation. The person chosen for the position will have superior legal research and writing skills, a fully-developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of administrative court procedures and rules of evidence. The person will also have excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
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