ATTORNEY III

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

About the role

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Attorney III who 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.

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 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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

This position is available to be headquartered in Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to various divisions and bureaus by reviewing files and complaints related to all lines of insurance.
• File and litigate actions against insurance producers and insurers for licensing violations, unfair insurance claims practices, and other regulatory violations.
• Conduct negotiations, review, and analyze insurance-related legislation.
• Prepare and conduct administrative and investigatory hearings against insurers and licensees.
• Confer and correspond with departmental personnel and members of the public as necessary.
• Issue legal opinions.
• Complete and file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) as required by the Conflict of Interest Code.

Requirements

• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• Must attach all required documents to verify minimum qualifications (e.g., degree, transcript, license, certificate).
• Exam list eligibility, transfer eligibility (if applicable) for current/former civil service employees, or other applicable eligibility (e.g., LEAP, SROA, Surplus).
• Must submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer account.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications must be provided.

Pay

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per month.

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• Hybrid telework arrangement