ATTORNEY IV

Attorney IV

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a highly skilled Attorney IV to perform complex attorney work within the Legal Branch.

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Government Law Bureau, the Attorney IV performs the most sensitive and complex attorney work within the Department, works independently with broad discretion, and may act as a lead over other attorneys and legal professionals. The Attorney IV handles Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, service of process, and service on the Commissioner. The Attorney IV handles day-to-day privacy-related matters and ensures compliance with the Department's information privacy requirements. The Attorney IV provides legal guidance to Department staff regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) issues and emerging developments. The Attorney IV is responsible for the legal representation of the Commissioner and the Department by representing, or arranging for representation, in all matters before the civil and administrative tribunals. In exceptional circumstances, the Attorney IV makes court appearances and argues motions on behalf of the Department. The Attorney IV works with minimal supervision and often leads a team of paralegals. The Attorney IV serves as the lead attorney on the most complex cases or special assignments and projects for the General Counsel. The Attorney IV provides legal guidance to departmental staff and may be called on to represent the Department and the Commissioner in venues outside the organization in meetings and other activities.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions include: Work in a high-rise building, eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs 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. Overtime will/may be required. Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.)

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.