Closing Date: 26th April, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties: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 III who exercises broad discretion and independently, or as a lead over other attorneys, performs more sensitive and complex attorney work within the Department. The Attorney III works in concert with an Attorney IV on matters concerning workers' compensation insurance. Because all employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, the Attorney III carefully monitors matters concerning the health and safety of Californians, such as the availability of workers' compensation and overall health of the workers' compensation market. Once or twice per year, the Attorney III assists in reviewing and preparing for workers' compensation pure premium rate hearings and changes to workers' compensation rate and statistical plan rules. The Attorney III works closely with other legal and actuarial staff in preparing proposed decisions for the Insurance Commissioner's consideration.The Attorney III commonly works on matters involving workers' compensation ratemaking, statistical loss and claims expense data, the review of policy forms and endorsements, issues relating to the California Insurance Guarantee Association and the overall financial health of the workers' compensation market.
The Attorney III is responsible for the legal defense of the Commissioner and the Department by representing, or arranging for representation in, matters before civil and administrative tribunals
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 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.
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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=27242048&name=HRM-025DutyStatement_GLB_AttorneyIII%E2%80%93WorkersCompensation.pdf)
Working Conditions:
The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. 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.
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
- 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:
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:
- Experience in The Workers' Compensation Field
- Ability to Work Independently And/or in A Team of Attorneys and Paralegals
- Ability to Perform Legal Research and Analyses
- Proficiency with Personal Computing and Microsoft Office 365 Application
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Exceptional Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Ability to Perform Work that Requires Attention to Detail, Such as Reviewing Legal Contracts
