Closing Date: 26th September, 2025

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
This position is being re-advertised. To be considered for this recruitment you must submit your application and all required documents to this Job Control.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced remote-centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Attorney I to analyze insurance regulatory applications and case filings and review applications for corporate licensure to ensure statutory and legal compliance with the laws of the State of California. The Attorney I works under the direction of the Corporate Affairs Bureau Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney I exercises discretion and independently performs the least difficult professional legal work assigned to the bureau. The incumbent handles sensitive insurance regulatory filings and cases.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

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. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29064379&name=HRM-025DutyStatement_CAB_AttorneyI_.pdf)

Working Conditions:
Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants must reside in California. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Occasional travel may be required within and/ or outside the State of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, bus, train etc.) Travel may include overnight stay(s).

Special Requirements:
Please Attach (upload) All the Required Documents to Verify that You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for This Position (i.E., Degree, Transcript, License, Certificate). if You Fail to Provide the Required Documentation, Your Application Package Will Be Marked as Incomplete and Not Considered for An Interview.

Proof of Membership in The State Bar of California
Resume
Statement of Qualifications
Writing Sample
Cover Letter
Exam List Eligibility - Refer to Exam Link Above.
Transfer Eligibility, if Applicable, for Current/former Civil Service Employees

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 Exercise Discretion and Independently Perform Professional Legal Work of The Bureau
Ability to Work Independently And/or in A Team of Attorneys and Paralegals
Proficiency with Personal Computing and Microsoft Office 365 Applications
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Ability to Perform Legal Research and Analyses
Exceptional Time Management and Organizational Skills
Knowledge of Insurance, Business, Administrative, And/or General Corporate Law