Closing Date: 9th November, 2025

Description:

Description:
This recruitment will remain open until November 9, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 23, 2025. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Supervising Insurance Attorney position. This role is within the Consumer Protection Division and is based out of our Tumwater or Seattle Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here's why:

Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position:
We are excited to announce a newly created leadership role within our Consumer Protection Division: Supervising Insurance Attorney – Claims Review Team. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape and lead a newly formed team dedicated to resolving some of the most complex and impactful consumer claims disputes in Washington State.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Protection, the Supervising Insurance Attorney will lead the Claims Review Team (CRT), which focuses on escalated property and casualty claim disputes—including denied claims, settlement disagreements, coverage issues, and adjuster conduct—in personal auto and homeowner insurance. With delegated authority from the Commissioner, the Supervising Insurance Attorney will guide enforcement actions, issue orders, negotiate settlements, and represent the agency in adjudicative proceedings.

This role is ideal for an experienced attorney passionate about consumer protection, insurance law, and public service. You'll supervise a team committed to regulatory integrity, consumer advocacy, and meaningful outcomes that support a fair and transparent insurance marketplace. Your legal expertise will directly support our mission to protect consumers, the public interest, and Washington's economy through fair and effective insurance regulation.

If you're ready to bring vision, leadership, and impact to a newly launched initiative with high visibility and public value—we encourage you to apply.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Insurance Attorney vacancies in the next sixty days.

This role is based out of our Seattle or Tumwater Office. The successful candidate will be required to report to our Tumwater Office once week during a pre-determined training period.

This is a Civil Service Exempt position. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000.

Benefits & Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Duties:
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Lead and supervise the Claims Review Team (CRT), overseeing staff handling complex property and casualty insurance complaints and enforcement actions.
Exercise delegated authority from the Commissioner to issue enforcement orders, negotiate settlements, and represent the agency in administrative proceedings.
Provide legal analysis and recommendations on consumer complaints involving unfair claims practices under RCW 48.30 and WAC 284-30.
Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and manage a caseload of regulatory and enforcement matters.
Support legislative and rulemaking efforts, including reviewing proposed legislation and testifying as needed.
Collaborate with the Attorney General's Office on litigation and agency representation.
Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring legal accuracy, performance consistency, and professional development.
Serve as a proxy for the Deputy Commissioner when needed, and assist in addressing emerging legal and operational issues.
Maintain ethical leadership and promote a fair, effective regulatory environment that protects Washington consumers.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here (recruitment@oic.wa.gov) to request a position description.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Degree from an accredited law school whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

And

Active license to practice law, preferably from Washington State, with five (5) years demonstrated experience

And

Five (5) years of insurance claims management and handling experience.

And

One (1) year paid litigation experience

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Five (5) years demonstrated supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Verifiable experience related to negotiating potentially high impact/visible outcomes.
Confirmable history of meeting demands and decision making in high stress, multi-faceted legal matters.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

The insurance industry or insurance regulation field (either as an attorney or practitioner).
Government regulation and enforcement.
10 or more years of experience with an insurer managing and handling property and casualty claims.
Participating in administrative hearings as an attorney.
Program and personnel management at the operations level of an organization.
Direct management/supervisory experience.
Familiarity with the Washington state legislative process, including bill analysis.

Ready to join us?
Learn more about the OIC by visiting our website. We encourage you to check out our video below and listen to what our employees have to say about working here!

Welcome to the OIC (https://youtu.be/5kBA17TObNo)

Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Supplemental Information:

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
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Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.