Description:
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI):
The purpose of the Indiana Department of Insurance is to protect Hoosiers as they purchase and use insurance products to keep their assets and their families from loss or harm. Consumers may need assistance with certain claim situations or just help in understanding how their policies work. Our other primary obligation is to monitor the financial solvency of the insurance companies domiciled in Indiana so that the legal promises made in insurance policies are honored. To these ends, our Department staff is committed to providing exceptional customer service for both our consumers and our companies, and to maintain a fair and objective viewpoint as we examine each issue and circumstance within our jurisdiction.
Role Overview:
The Enforcement Attorney reports to the General Counsel and is responsible for assisting in the investigation and prosecution of violations of Indiana Insurance Code. Makes recommendations on course of investigation and on whether the case should be closed, settled, or proceed to an adminsitrative hearing. The Enforcement Attorney is responsible for providing legal analysis and strategy for cases in the Enforcement Division, Title Division, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Division as assigned by the Chief Deputy Commissioner and the General Counsel.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A day in the life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff;
- Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas;
- May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts;
- Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;
- May draft and review legislation and administrative rules;
- Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures;
- Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;
- Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development;
- Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures;
- May handle administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence;
- May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations;
- Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation;
- May review pleadings, motions, and discovery;
- May draft appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney;
- Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing;
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules;
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
- Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders;
- Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
- This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
- This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys.