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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1146039727
Carson City: 1000 E. William Street, Suite 208 Carson City, Nevada 89701 - Telephone (775) 684-7555 - Fax (775) 684-7575
Las Vegas: 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 230 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 - Telephone (702) 486-2830 - Fax (702) 486-2844
www.naiw.nv.gov naiw@naiw.nv.gov
STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS
UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted - May 14, 2025
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 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
DR. KRISTOPHER SANCHEZ
Director
MARIA C. ATKINSON
Administrator
Carson City: 1000 E. William Street, Suite 208 Carson City, Nevada 89701 - Telephone (775) 684-7555 - Fax (775) 684-7575
Las Vegas: 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 230 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 - Telephone (702) 486-2830 - Fax (702) 486-2844
www.naiw.nv.gov 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 are 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
Position Location: Carson City, Nevada.
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.)
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
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 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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