TDI - General Counsel - Attorney II-III

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=100654andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationDo you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.Benefits of working at TDI:Flexible work schedules.Work-life-balance.96 hours of accrued vacation a year.96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.20 holidays every year.Career advancement opportunities.Free parking. 401(k) and 457 Programs. State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Before you apply:TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.Things youll do in your first year on the job as a TDI attorney: Get insurance and transactional law experience with a manageable docket. Solid training and plenty of experienced support help you ease into learning insurance regulation and reviewing complex transactions. Once youve gathered the skills needed, youll have relevant skills others take a career to develop.Develop administrative law skillsa varied practice area with public and private practitioners throughout the state.Learn the insurance industry. Every lawyer deals with insurance in their practice and in their daily life.Work with a collaborative, team-oriented group of professionals.Job DescriptionAttorney II-III (Attorney) Develop your skills with a dynamic team of legal professionals at TDI. With $293 billion in premiums, Texas is the nations second largest insurance market and the fifth largest in the world. The Office of Policy Development Counsel in the General Counsel Division is hiring an attorney to support TDI in areas such as homeowners and auto coverage, insurance rates, and market oversight. You will be at the forefront of insurance regulation and have the chance to shape policies and regulations that impact the daily lives of Texans. This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) legal work with a supportive and diverse team of professionals. The position collaborates with other departments within the agency to develop and review policies, regulations, and procedures, ensuring they align with legal requirements. Work includes interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, collaborating with subject matter experts, and providing legal advice to agency staff on matters involving insurance regulation and administrative law. Work also includes staying up to date on legislative changes that may impact the agency's operations, providing guidance on necessary adjustments. Works under general to moderate supervision with moderate to limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The General Counsel Division provides training and a positive, collaborative work culture. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of property and casualty insurance law and experience providing legal advice about property and casualty insurance products, excellent legal research and writing skills, the ability to interpret state and federal laws and apply them to novel legal problems, and the ability to draft thorough and plain language legal documents. The ideal candidate will show a willingness and ability to take on new challenges and subject matter. The candidate will be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, with good collaboration skills and judgment in the analysis of legal risks.Essential Job DutiesThis position:Advises staff on legal matters, including the interpretation and application of agency regulations and state and federal law.Researches state and federal laws and regulations.Drafts legal opinions and memoranda on regulatory matters.Researches, analyzes, and drafts administrative rules and orders.Participates in administrative and regulatory hearings.Researches, drafts, and assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.Drafts orders, monitor's litigation, and assists with discovery.Assists the Attorney Generals office in preparing cases for litigation. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsThis position requires: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or comparable advanced legal degree. Two years of legal experience for the Attorney II position.Three years of legal experience for the Attorney III position.Regular work attendance. Must be licensed as an attorney to practice law in the State of Texas. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Travel may be required for up to 5% of the time. If travel is 10% or over, you must maintain a state of Texas Drivers License. Note | substitution language:Law clerk experience can be counted toward the legal experience.Preferred QualificationsPreferences for this position include: These are a plus, but are not required:Previous experience as an attorney with a focus on government, administrative, or public law.Previous experience in property and casualty insurance lawPrevious