The vision of the California Department of Insurance is insurance protection for all Californians and our mission is to ensure vibrant markets where insurers keep their promises and the health and economic security of individuals, families, and businesses are protected. We hope you will consider joining our dedicated team of insurance legal professionals. As an attorney at the California Department of Insurance, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve in a key position that ensures the protection of California consumers through the prosecution of insurance law violations

• Work both independently and in a team environment performing a variety of functions

• Assist consumers in an environment that values excellent customer service

• Realize your full potential in a positive workplace culture that values fairness and integrity

• Receive a generous benefit package with PERS retirement benefits

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Rate Enforcement Bureau, and reporting to the Deputy General Counsel of Litigation and the General Counsel of the Legal branch, the Attorney V handles the most complex and sensitive cases involving Proposition 103, including insurance rating and underwriting as well as noncompliance actions. The Attorney V represents the Department in difficult administrative hearings over alleged violations of California law by insurance companies. The Attorney V works independently, with broad discretion, handling the most complex and difficult tasks requiring detailed knowledge of, and great experience in, litigation, legal discovery, insurance, contracts, and business law, as well as actuarial, economic, scientific, and financial matters. Controls and advises outside counsel in complex litigation when the Department retains outside counsel. Conducts the most difficult legal research and negotiates as the Department’s representative in the most complex cases. Drafts legislation and represents the Commissioner in legislative hearings with regard to the most sensitive, difficult, and complex legislation. Provides legal opinions to the various branches of the Department regarding the most difficult and novel legal issues involving insurance rating and underwriting, including issues involving insurance availability and affordability. Drafts regulations, and supporting materials, and conducts rulemaking proceedings for the adoption of the most sensitive and complex Department regulations. When appropriate, recommends the holding of investigatory hearings and presides at those hearings.

If you have not taken the ATTORNEY V 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:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=5PB02

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.

Working Conditions

• Work in a high-rise office building and/or telecommute in accordance with Department policy.
• Occasional travel and in-person court appearances

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-415709

Position #(s): 413-234-5781-002

Working Title: ATTORNEY V

Classification: ATTORNEY V

$12,290.00 - $15,685.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Legal Branch

Litigation Division

Rate Enforcement Bureau

Offices Located in Oakland or Sacramento

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: 2/28/2024

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 three pages in length.
• Describe your experience, skills, and abilities that have prepared you for the position of Rate Enforcement Bureau Attorney V. Be sure to include specific examples based upon the position duty statement and desirable qualifications in 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:

• Ability to handle complex, sensitive cases involving interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of Prop 103 issues, including rating and actuarial issues
• Administrative hearing, trial and/or appellate experience in state and/or federal courts
• Experience acting as lead attorney
• Ability to analyze and draft relevant regulations and legislation
• Ability to work independently and manage a challenging caseload with multiple active matters at a time
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure
• Ability to collaboratively work with and advise both internal clients and outside counsel
• Excellent research, legal analysis, and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with personal computing and Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms

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.

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 three pages in length.

Describe your experience, skills, and abilities that have prepared you for the position of Rate Enforcement Bureau Attorney V. Be sure to include specific examples based upon the position duty statement and desirable qualifications in your response.

Legal Writing Submission

Submit a writing sample of a recent pleading.

***Follow the link for application instructions***

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=415709

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $147,480.00 - $188,220.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814