Closing Date: 12th November, 2025
Description:
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Attorney to develop legal expertise on a variety of issues pertaining to the implementation of insurance law in the subject matter areas of the Policy Regulation and Approval Bureau (PRAB).If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the supervision or general direction of the PRAB Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney I will work independently and in a team environment performing legal work and providing formal, informal, oral, and written legal advice to the Assistant Chief Counsel and senior Bureau attorneys. In addition, the incumbent assists the Assistant Chief Counsel in matters that require review and interpretation of policy filings and non-insurance contracts and maintaining guidelines for such review, considering past Department practices, law, and experience.
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.
Working Conditions:
- The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- 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 is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements:
- ATTORNEY
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
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.
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: 11/12/2025
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
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:
Benefits:
CDI offers many benefits including the following:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
- Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
- Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
- Resume
- Statement of Qualifications
- Writing Sample
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: 11/12/2025
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
- CDI Jobs Inquiries
- Attn: Classification & Consultation Unit
- Human Resources Management Division
- 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
- Sacramento, CA 95814
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
- Department of Insurance
- CDI Jobs Inquiries
- Classification & Consultation Unit
- Human Resources Management Division
- 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
- Sacramento, CA 95814
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.
- Other - Submit a writing sample of a recent opinion letter, pleading or memorandum. Feel free to redact any private or confidential information
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:
- Experience with drafting/analyzing insurance policies or other complex contracts. This is a transactional position.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments, tasks and projects and meet or exceed due dates/deadlines; performs well under pressure and manages projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong inter-personal skills. Ability to negotiate.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Proficiency with personal computing.
Benefits:
CDI offers many benefits including the following:
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Career Services Program
- Recognition Program
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
- Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the i
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the i
