Full-Time Remote Attorney

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced remote centeredenvironment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Attorney IV to independently performs the more complex and sensitive legal services with broad discretion.
Under general direction of the Policy Regulation & Approval Bureau (PRAB) Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV is considered a legal expert with a high level of experience and specialization in insurance law; provides formal, informal, oral, and written legal advice to the Assistant Chief Counsel, Deputy Commissioner and other CDI personnel on a variety of issues pertaining to federal and state insurance law. The incumbent reviews and analyzes complex insurance policy forms, health insurance company reporting, and related documents for compliance with statutory and regulatory standards; interprets complex legislation, statutes, and regulations pertaining to these various types of insurance policies; completes special project/assignments, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Chief Counsel. In addition, the incumbent assists the Assistant Chief Counsel in matters that require review and interpretation of policy filings considering past Department practices, law, and experience and maintaining subject matter guides.
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.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( ).
Work in a high-rise office 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.
Lift, carry or otherwise transport laptop computer and documents to court, meetings, conferences, and other appearances.
Occasional travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., An Attorney IV may act in a lead capacity on a team with more junior attorneys and legal analysts. Travel may include overnight stay.

ATTORNEY IV

ATTORNEY IV $11,993.00 - $16,096.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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Permanent, Full Time
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.

LEGAL BRANCH

REGULATORY & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

POLICY REGULATION AND APPROVAL BUREAU I

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Experience and specialization in insurance law
Experience reviewing and analyzing complex insurance forms, policies and reporting
Experience reviewing, analyzing and drafting proposed legislation
Experience conducting, consolidating and applying legal research
Proficiency with personal computing and Microsoft Office 365 applications
Strong inter-personal skills and a high level of professional standards
Remote work options
Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Flexible work hours
Remote work options
Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Classification & Consultations Unit
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Step 1 - If you have not taken the Attorney IV examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely. Describe how your education, work experience, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the Attorney IV position in the Policy Regulation & Approval Bureau I. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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