Posting number: 2026-04388
Department: DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Job classification: Unclassified
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Legal
Administrative Law Judges in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conduct quasi-judicial hearings for contested administrative decisions, disputed claims, and/or alleged infractions of the rules and regulations pertaining to licensing and fees under the jurisdiction of the DMV; weigh the validity issues and evidence presented at the hearing; interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the issues; make fair and impartial decisions based on facts and conclusions of the law.
Graduation from an accredited law school, licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada and one year of experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience in DUI and/or Administrative Law preferred.
Conduct administrative law hearings pertaining to the denial, suspension, revocation, and cancellation of driver’s licenses, which include DUI and traffic point violations; motor vehicle registrations which include matters of mandatory insurance and accident-related suspensions; licensing and/or fines imposed on motor vehicle salespersons and dealerships, auto body shops and wrecking yards, emission control stations and inspectors, hazardous material transporting and the issuing of special use fees pertaining to motor carriers.
Schedule, open and preside at DMV hearings under the guidelines of the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act and/or agency policies and procedures; establish jurisdiction; receive testimony and exhibits into evidence; assist claimants/petitioners, client advocates and witnesses to clarify facts by explaining the purpose of the hearing and asking or answering relevant questions; maintain order and rule on procedural matters including the admissibility and relevance of evidence presented; and summarize the issues for the record and for the parties involved.
Review and analyze all documented evidence and arguments and render a fair and impartial decision on the basis of the facts established during the hearing; collateral evidence obtained from consultants that clarify legal, medical or jurisdictional issues; and the research of applicable policies and procedures, the Nevada Revised Statutes, the Nevada Administrative Code, and precedents established by case law from the State and federal court appeals; use case law to determine the basis of the agency’s and petitioner’s legal position, and weigh the validity of the information presented.
Write and edit decisions by stating the mandatory issues clearly, summarizing the findings of fact that will support any conclusions of law, stating the reasons and rationale for the decision, citing applicable precedent, and where conflict exists, the basis for finding one party’s testimony more credible; writing the conclusion in clear, understandable language, and editing for correctness the language and legal citation before signing a final decision subject only to higher appellate review or appeal to the district court.
Maintain records of hearing dispositions and prepare periodic reports of hearing activities; may recommend program and policy changes based on issues appealed and decisions rendered and may serve as a staff resource to clarify program related issues and address concerns related to the rules, practices and procedures for conducting fair hearings.
May supervise clerical support staff by participating in the selection process, providing staff training and development, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating work performance and initiating first level disciplinary actions.
Perform related duties as assigned.
ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (required at time of application):
Working knowledge of: administrative law; proper administrative procedure in a quasi-judicial setting; judicial writing techniques. Ability to: conduct complex and/or difficult adjudicative hearings; analyze information, practices and procedures for a variety of unrelated program areas to formulate logical and objective solutions; make appropriate decisions based on related laws and regulations, an analysis of policy precedents, current circumstances, and possible consequences; write legal decisions and opinions clearly, concisely and accurately based on facts and conclusions of law; interpret laws, regulations, policies, procedures, legal documents and medical reports; work independently with a minimum of supervision; effectively communicate with persons from a variety of social, economic, and educational levels, both verbally and in writing; coordinate and schedule work assignments by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken; establish priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (typically acquired on the job):
Knowledge of: State and federal laws pertaining to hearings within the agency; various functions, practices, and procedures of different divisions within the DMV in order to conduct administrative hearings for a variety of unrelated programs.
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