Deputy Attorney

Announcement Number: 230212827

Website: http://www.naiw.nv.gov
E-mail: naiw@naiw.nv.gov

STATE OF NEVADA

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS
1000 East William Street, Suite 208
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 684-7555
• Fax (775) 684-7575

UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted - July 18, 2024

Deputy Attorney
NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Recruitment Open To:
This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. This position is appointed by
and serves at the pleasure of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers.

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
NAIW takes cases by appointment of administrative appeals officers adjudicating claims for injured
workers seeking benefits under Nevada's Industrial Insurance Act (NRS 616A-D) and Occupational
Diseases Act (NRS 617). These cases start with litigation in administrative hearings with possible
review in the district courts and appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada.

APPROXIMATE Annual Salary:
Up to $135,201 plus benefits * (Salary range reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the
employee and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced gross
salary.)

Benefits:
The State benefits package includes retirement, paid health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance;
12 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee-paid benefits such as deferred
compensation plans are available.

Position Location: Carson City, Nevada.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position reports to the Supervising Sr. Attorney. Deputy attorneys in the agency take direct
responsibility for legal representation of appointed clients, including developing evidence and
presenting evidence at formal administrative hearings and, if necessary, brief the district courts and
the Supreme Court on appeal. The deputy attorney position requires direct contact with numerous
clients, review of large amounts of medical evidence, and presenting testimony at frequent but short
evidentiary hearings. Good legal research and writing skills are expected for district court review of
appeals officer's decisions and appeals to the Supreme Court, if necessary.

JOE LOMBARDO
Governor

TERRY REYNOLDS
Director

EVAN BEAVERS
Nevada Attorney for
Injured Workers

Website: http://www.naiw.nv.gov
E-mail: naiw@naiw.nv.gov

TO QUALIFY:
Exemplary interpersonal skills working with staff are required to maintain workflow. Exemplary
interpersonal skills dealing directly with clients in need of representation is also required. Given the
number of cases each deputy attorney is assigned, the ability to multi-task with the help of staff is
required. The ability to marshal the evidence available and apply the statutes and cases on point for
the client's success is required. Comfort in the evidentiary hearing setting carrying the client's burden
of proof is required.
• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Nevada is required at the time
of employment

The ideal candidate will possess:
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• Knowledge of the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act under NRS chapter 233B
• Strong research and writing skills

TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to:

Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers
Attn: Nancy Sherwood
Email to nsherwood@naiw.nv.gov
or mail to:
1000 E. William Street, Suite 208
Carson City, NV 89701

LETTERS OF INTEREST AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTILTHE
POSITION IS FILLED.
All letters of interest and resumes will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hiring may
occur at any time during the recruitment process. Open until recruitment needs are satisfied.

Certification/Licensure is required as a condition of employment.

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.


Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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