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Announcement Number: 212365302

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Department of Business & Industry, Division of Insurance
To protect the rights of Nevada consumers in their experiences with the insurance industry and to ensure the
financial solvency of insurers.
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.
Legal is responsible for advising the Commissioner and Division on all
legal matters. Legal coordinates legal proceedings, represents the
Division in contested cases, manages service of process for companies,
ensures compliance with the Insurance Code, as well as with other
obligations on the agency, such as public records, and participates in
drafting bills, regulations, and guidance. Legal also provides legal
support for special projects, conducts staff training, and ensures
administrative actions conform to legislative policy under the
Commissioner's direction.

-Licensing
-Product Compliance
-Corporate & Finance
-Investigations -Consumer
Services,
-Market Regulation,
Captives, Self-Insured
-Workers' Compensation
-Accounting
-Administrative Services
- Fraud
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The ideal candidate will be a certified paralegal with legal secretary
experience in administrative law with a general understanding of
insurance concepts, along with an understanding of civil and criminal
law and procedures. Because the position must provide guidance and
training to legal secretaries related to subpoenas, discovery,
jurisdiction, appeals, and general legal support operations, the ideal
candidate has strong leadership and communication (written and
verbal) skills, and can navigate challenges such as time constraints and
different opinions while maintaining a professional disposition. The
ideal candidate will be curious, confident, and patient.

Position is responsible for: general operations of Legal
Section including workflows and understanding
technological needs; leading, training, and evaluating
legal secretaries; coordinating support for attorneys;
assigning and reviewing work; assisting with budget
preparation and monitoring; assisting attorneys with
legal research and writing (legal memoranda, briefs,
motions, affidavits); case intake, maintaining case files,
communicating with client or opposing party; assisting
with hearing/trial preparations; special projects for the
Legal Section; cross-section coordination related to cases
and projects; and other duties as assigned. This list is
not all-inclusive.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college, university, or paralegal program;
a minimum of two years of experience as a legal secretary; and demonstrated
experience or training in team leadership or project coordination. Must have
experience with and understanding of legal operations, legal administrative
support, and case management support. Must hold a valid Nevada driver's license
at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Paralegal certified or
equivalent preferred.

Leadership; excellent research,
writing, and analysis; effective
written and verbal communication;
able to manage competing priorities;
professional demeanor; organized;
self-motivated; punctual and prompt;
able to work independently and with
a team; expertise with online legal
research platforms and MS Office,
and ability to quickly learn and adapt
to new technologies and applications;
able to draft legal documents, sift
through facts, identify applicable
laws, and distinguish substantive and
procedural issues; able to develop
new skills or knowledge areas to
meeting evolving legal and
operational needs. Skills and
competencies may evolve over time.

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Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly
encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process. Interested applicants should submit
their cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to:
Nevada Division of Insurance
Attention: Chief Insurance Counsel
1818 E. College Parkway, Suite 103
Carson City, Nevada 89706
Kkight@doi.nv.gov
*Resumes must include a detailed description of education and employment history to include scope of responsibility, salary history, and professional
references. Please include a legal writing sample no longer than 10 pages.

*In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about this position. If you heard about this position through a website, please specify which website.

Thank you!

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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• State of Nevada

• 775-684-0151

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