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ATTORNEY III - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Strong research and writing skills
- Experience handling complex administrative litigation
- Experience drafting discovery motions, pleadings, and legal briefs
- Strong oral-argument skills
- Experience in arguing in front of administrative adjudicatory bodies
- Experience participating in mediations or settlement conferences and settling litigated issues.
- Experience in civil discovery, depositions, trial preparation, bench or jury trials, and appellate work
- Interest in insurance and professional licensing law
Attorney III - Sacramento, United States - State of California
Description
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III exercises broad discretion and independently, or as a lead over other Attorneys, effectively performs more sensitive and complex attorney work within the department.
The incumbent provides legal services to the various divisions and bureaus in reviewing files and complaints related to all lines of insurance submitted by the Investigations Bureau, the Market Conduct Bureau, the Claims Services Bureau, Licensing, and other units of the department.
The incumbent files and litigates actions against insurance producers and insurers, for licensing, unfair insurance claims practices, and other violations affecting insurance regulation.
With minimal supervision, the incumbent independently conducts negotiations, reviews and analyzes insurance related legislation, prepares and conducts administrative and investigatory hearings against insurers and licensees, confers and corresponds with other departmental personnel and members of the public as necessary, and issues legal opinions.
The incumbent works closely with the attorney assigned to oversee and coordinate all departmental rulemaking activities when drafting and/or carrying through to promulgation rules and regulations on issues related to the Bureau's area of responsibility and when consulting with the bureaus affected.
The incumbent provides legal guidance to departmental staff and may be called on to represent the Department and the commissioner in venues outside the organization, in meetings, and other activities.
The incumbent works with and coordinates legal services provided to/by the Office of the Attorney General and/or other counsel regarding insurance regulatory issues.
Occasional travel will be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.).
Travel may include overnight stay.This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.
The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.
The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
If you have not taken the
ATTORNEY III examination, your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment for this position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent will work in a high-rise office environment.
This is a full time position that may require working irregular hours, which could be in excess of 40 hours per week.
The position requires occasional travel to court, meetings, conferences, and other appearances.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-427633
Position #(s):
Working Title:
ATTORNEY III
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10, $13,526.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Legal Branch
Litigation Division
Enforcement Bureau
Office located in Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento
Would you like to become part of a team of dedicated and talented civil servants whose work impacts the lives of millions of Californians? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) was created in 1868, developing our mission that ensures that consumers are provided with insurance services meeting acceptable standards of quality, equity and dependability at fair rates by establishing and enforcing appropriate service standards.
The insurance market place has changed dramatically over time, but consumer protection continues to be the core of CDI's mission, Consumers, insurance companies, and licensees rely on CDI to ensure that insurance products and services are available to consumers timely, and that they deliver fair and equal benefits.
Department Website:
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/2/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Insurance
Attn:
Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultations Unit
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.