INSURANCE COUNSEL/HEARING OFFICER
Salary
$116,903.00 - $138,385.00 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03002
Department
B&I - INSURANCE DIVISION
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Nevada, USA
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
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
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.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
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).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years 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
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov