This recruitment will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on March 3, 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) is seeking two (2) motivated and qualified individuals to fill Insurance Attorney (Exempt) positions. These roles are within the Legal Affairs Division and are based out of our Tumwater Office.

WHY OIC?

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.
Flexible work options: Hybrid work opportunities.

About the Position

The Legal Affairs Division's mission is to protect consumers, the public interest and Washington State's economy by providing the OIC with the necessary legal tools to achieve fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry.

What Are We Looking For?

We are seeking dynamic individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment and excel at collaborating with others. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the insurance field and eager to engage in a diverse range of topics and projects. You should be motivated by continuous learning and looking for a role where you can contribute to a collaborative team while expanding your expertise.

How Will You Benefit?

As part of the team, you'll gain valuable career development opportunities as an attorney, acquire experience managing enforcement cases, and join a supportive and friendly group of colleagues. You'll also benefit from mentorship and skill-building opportunities with senior attorneys, all while enjoying a flexible 8-5 work schedule.

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

These are Civil-Service Exempt positions. The annual salary range for these positions are $82,020 - $114,828.

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

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

Review cases to ensure that action is factually supportable and legally defensible.
Research relevant laws and comparable cases to determine a range of appropriate agency action by utilizing a variety of resources including LexisNexis, publications, and internal databases.
Prepare memoranda for agency enforcement committees, verbally summarize, and present cases and make recommendations for appropriate enforcement actions.
Draft disciplinary orders, admonitory letters, compliance plans, letters and closing memoranda.
Negotiate penalties and/or appropriate remedial measures to be taken.
Present OIC's position at hearings before the Presiding Officer and the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Draft briefs, pleadings, and motions; prepares discovery and associated responses, oral arguments, exhibits and examination and cross examination of witnesses; and present evidence using the rules of evidence contained in the Administrative Procedures Act.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a license to practice law upon start date.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Experience in:

The insurance industry or insurance regulation field (either as an attorney or practitioner).
Government regulation and enforcement.
Participating in administrative hearings as an attorney.
Paid litigation.
Washington State legislative process, including bill analysis.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here to request a position description.

Ready to join us?

Learn more about the Insurance Attorney position and 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

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

Other Information:

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.
If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
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.
At the OIC, honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes, can OIC employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the agency.
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.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
For general questions regarding applying for jobs, contact the recruiter or Recruitment@oic.wa.gov.

How to Apply:

Create an online account: Go to the job posting and click the big green "Apply" button. You'll need to set up an account if you haven't already.
Complete your application: Be sure to answer all the questions fully and honestly. Avoid vague answers like "see resume." This may result in disqualification.

Attach your cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include a cover letter and resume or are incomplete will be automatically disqualified.

Provide references: List three people who have supervised your work and can vouch for your skills. If you don't have enough, you can include people like teachers, college professors, or other professional colleagues.

Your application will be evaluated based on how closely your qualifications and experience meet the required and/or preferred qualifications of the position. Applications missing the requested information or containing incomplete responses may be disqualified and removed from further consideration.

General suggestions for creating a good application:

Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.
Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.

Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.

Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.
Make sure your application reflects your best writing.

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.

Compensation details: 39.28-54.99 Hourly Wage

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