Attorney

Staff Attorney

The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Property and Casualty division.

This is professional services work providing analysis, advice and assistance to Bureau staff, with an emphasis on legal issues involved in Property and Casualty (P and C) insurance area. This position interacts on a daily basis with various staff of the Bureau, including licensing staff, complaint investigators and market conduct staff. Other responsibilities include outreach and contact with members of the insurance community on a variety of compliance-related topics. Work is performed under limited supervision. The position reports to the Director of the P and C division.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provides legal analysis on a variety of P and C-related issues, including complaint investigations and constituent assistance
• Reviews and drafts legislation and provides analysis to Bureau management and staff
• Provides analysis and assistance to hearing officers, including hearing officers for cancellation/control act hearings
• Interacts with the insurance community and other interested parties and entities on compliance-related issues and questions
• Serves as a hearing officer as assigned by the Superintendent
• Drafts rules and works to implement rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act
• Drafts P and C-related bulletins, press releases and other communications for the insurance industry and to the public

To be successful in the position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:

• Maine laws, rules and regulations applicable to insurance
• Working both independently and in a team environment
• Negotiating contracts and settlements
• Preparing briefs and other legal documents
• Communicating effectively with staff, state officials and the public at large

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving the public.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Work to ensure compliance with Maine's insurance laws and regulations.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support transparency and accountability, and protect Maine insurance consumers.
• This is a hybrid (remote/in-office) position.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Law degree from an accredited law school. Experience in regulatory compliance, law enforcement or administrative law is preferred but not required.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Preferences: Prior experience in property and casualty insurance regulation or litigation.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.