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Senior Appeals Officer - Unclassified

Admin - Hearings and Appeals Division · Las Vegas · Nevada

Role
Policy analyst
First seen
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Not listed
Salary
$167,014.00 Annually
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Summary

The Nevada Department of Administration seeks a Senior Appeals Officer to supervise the Hearings Division, a quasi-judicial administrative court handling workers' compensation disputes and related matters. The role oversees nine Hearings Officers, 12 attorney Appeals Officers, and 30 support staff conducting 25,000+ administrative hearings annually, and manages all administrative aspects including budget, contracts, and policy development. The position requires expertise in conducting hearings, writing legally defensible decisions, and providing guidance to legal and administrative staff.

Key qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of law and active Nevada bar license for at least 2 years
  • At least 5 years of professional legal experience, preferably in administrative law, litigation, or workers' compensation
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct hearings and write legally defensible decisions
  • Experience supervising or mentoring legal and administrative staff
  • Knowledge of administrative law, evidentiary standards, and Nevada statutes and regulations

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