Administrative Law Judge - Unclassified

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Administrative Law Judges in the Department of Motor Vehicles conduct quasi-judicial hearings on contested administrative decisions, disputed claims, and alleged violations of rules and regulations concerning DMV licensing and fees. They evaluate evidence, interpret applicable laws and policies, and issue fair, impartial decisions based on the facts and law.

The role includes hearings involving driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and insurance, motor vehicle businesses and professionals, emission control stations, hazardous-material transport, and motor-carrier special-use fees. The judge prepares written decisions, maintains hearing records and reports, and may recommend policy changes or serve as a resource on fair-hearing procedures. The position may also supervise clerical support staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.
• One year of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Working knowledge of administrative law, proper administrative procedure in a quasi-judicial setting, and judicial writing techniques.
• Ability to conduct complex or difficult adjudicative hearings.
• Ability to analyze information, practices, and procedures across varied program areas and formulate logical, objective solutions.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions based on laws and regulations, policy precedents, circumstances, and possible consequences.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate legal decisions and opinions based on facts and conclusions of law.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, procedures, legal documents, and medical reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from a variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule work assignments and establish priorities that reflect the relative importance of responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in DUI and/or administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, open, and preside over DMV administrative hearings under the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act and agency policies and procedures.
• Establish jurisdiction; receive testimony and exhibits; clarify facts with claimants, petitioners, advocates, and witnesses; maintain order; rule on procedural matters and evidence; and summarize issues for the record and parties.
• Review and analyze documented evidence and arguments, relevant collateral evidence, applicable laws and policies, and court precedents.
• Render fair and impartial decisions based on the facts and applicable law.
• Write and edit decisions that state the issues, findings of fact, conclusions of law, rationale, applicable precedent, and credibility determinations, and ensure accurate language and citations before signing.
• Maintain records of hearing dispositions and prepare periodic reports of hearing activities.
• Recommend program and policy changes based on appealed issues and decisions, and provide staff resources on program issues and fair-hearing rules and procedures.
• May supervise clerical support staff, including participating in selection, training and development, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and initiating first-level disciplinary actions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree