California Department of Insurance (CDI), Oakland Enforcement Bureau - Attorney I (Apply by 2/28/25)

Working Title: Attorney I

Classification: Attorney

$7,737.00 - $10,168.00 A

$8,708.00 - $11,676.00 B

Closing Date: 2/28/25

Click Here to Apply and for More Information: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=458382

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney I provides legal representation for the California Department of Insurance (CDI) regarding administrative litigation matters referred to Legal Branch from other CDI branches. The incumbent represents the Department at administrative hearings, conducts negotiations, drafts regulations and legislation, holds investigatory hearings, confers and corresponds with other departmental personnel and members of the public, as necessary, issues legal opinions and advises Department personnel on legal issues.

In conjunction with the Attorney Ill, the Attorney I, assists on more complex cases or special assignments. The incumbent reviews and analyzes files and evidence received by Legal Branch from the referring part of CDI to determine whether the conduct violates the Insurance Code and warrants further investigation, litigation, and/or settlement. These matters include, but are not limited to, actions against: insurance applicants and licensees (of all types) pertaining to obtaining licenses or discipline, license denial or revocation; cease and desist orders against persons transacting insurance without a license; vehicle service contracts issues including review and comment; insurers and others for violations of the Unfair Practices Act; insurers for other violations of the Insurance Code (including matters pertaining to life insurance and health insurance.)

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

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.

If you have not taken the ATTORNEY I examination, your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment for this position.

Department Information

Legal Branch
Litigation Division
Oakland Enforcement Bureau
Offices can be located in Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento

Would you like to become part of a team of dedicated and talented civil servants whose work impacts the lives of millions of Californians?  The California Department of Insurance (CDI) was created in 1868, developing our mission that ensures that consumers are provided with insurance services meeting acceptable standards of quality, equity and dependability at fair rates by establishing and enforcing appropriate service standards. The insurance market place has changed dramatically over time, but consumer protection continues to be the core of CDI's mission, Consumers, insurance companies, and licensees rely on CDI to ensure that insurance products and services are available to consumers timely, and that they deliver fair and equal benefits.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov