Job Posting: ATTORNEY III

Department of Insurance

JC-437518
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ATTORNEY III
ATTORNEY III

$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/18/2024

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Rate Enforcement Bureau and in cooperation with other junior and senior attorneys, the Attorney Ill acts in a lead capacity handling a range of tasks primarily related to enforcing Proposition 103 – California’s landmark insurance consumer protection act – and other laws governing insurance rates and practices. 

Attorneys in the Rate Enforcement Bureau, including the Attorney III, work closely with the Department's other bureaus and branches to identify and resolve legal issues necessary to enforce Proposition 103 and other insurance laws.  In particular, Rate Enforcement Bureau attorneys work closely with (1) the Rate Regulation Branch, which reviews insurance rates and rating practices, (2) the Field Rating and Underwriting Bureau (FRUB), which conducts on-site examinations of insurer claims and underwriting files, and (3)   the Rating and Underwriting Services Bureau (RUSB) which investigates, evaluates, and resolves insurance consumers’ rate and underwriting complaints.

The Attorney III plays an important role in helping keep California insurance fair, available and affordable.  Working as part of a team comprised of Department attorneys and subject matter experts from various divisions, Attorney III’s take a leading role in the process of determining the rates insurers may charge consumers, including pursuing administrative hearings when necessary. The Attorney III also takes the lead in bringing insurers into compliance with rating and underwriting laws, including pursuing administrative hearings when necessary. When matters are brought to hearing, the Attorney III is responsible for preparing charging documents, pleadings, discovery and pre- hearing motions.

The Attorney III is offered the opportunity to assist California consumers in immediate issues such as wildfires and COVID-19.  Such projects may include promulgating regulations, conducting townhalls or workshops, reviewing legislation, and initiating enforcement actions.

Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.)

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. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions:

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Any questions regarding the minimum qualifications, applying for the examination, being scheduled for the examination, reasonable accommodations, the examination components, scoring, etc., may be directed to our Examinations Unit at cdiexaminations@insurance.ca.gov.


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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:
• At times, may work in a high-rise office building and/or telecommute in accordance with Department policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-437518
Position #(s):
413-134-5795-003
Working Title:
ATTORNEY III
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,536.00 - $13,526.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Legal Branch
Litigation Division
Rate Enforcement Bureau
Office Located in 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: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

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: 7/18/2024

Who 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

  • 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely. It should be typed in 12-Point Arial Font and be no more than two pages in length.

    Describe your knowledge, skill, and abilities that have prepared you for the position of Rate Enforcement Bureau Attorney III. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.

  • Other - Please submit a writing sample of a recent pleading.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Trial, writ, or appellate experience in state and/or federal courts
  • Experience acting as a lead attorney
  • Ability to manage caseloads with multiple matters, deadlines and perform under pressure
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with personal computing and Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • Experience with eDiscovery platforms

Benefits

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: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultations Unit
(916) 492-3300
CDIJobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov

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
(916) 492-3024
Shannon.Flynn@insurance.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely. It should be typed in 12-Point Arial Font and be no more than two pages in length.

Describe your knowledge, skill, and abilities that have prepared you for the position of Rate Enforcement Bureau Attorney III. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.

Writing Sample

Please submit a writing sample of a recent pleading.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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