Attorney 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance seeks an Attorney 1/2/3 to join the Office of Legal Services/Regulatory Section. You will provide legal support on Louisiana insurance laws and regulations, assist in administrative proceedings, and review policy forms for compliance.

This role offers public service with ongoing legal research, litigation support, and legislative analysis to safeguard the insurance industry and the public interest.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, research, and support on matters involving Louisiana insurance laws and regulations and applicable federal laws.
• Draft and review legal and regulatory documents, including bulletins, directives, advisory letters, regulations, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Assist with or represent the Department in administrative proceedings and state and federal litigation, including legal research, pleadings, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Review proposed legislation affecting the Department and Louisiana insurance industry and provide legal analysis and recommendations.
• Confer with insurance company officials, government representatives, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals on insurance-related matters and issues.
• Review insurance policy forms, contracts, and related documents for compliance with the Louisiana Insurance Code.
• Assist with special projects and perform other related legal duties as assigned.

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

About This Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously. The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Attorney 1/2/3 to join the Office of Legal Services/Regulatory Section. In this position, you will provide legal support and guidance on matters involving Louisiana insurance laws and regulations, regulatory activities, legislation, and other issues affecting the Department and the insurance industry. If you are interested in insurance law, regulatory compliance, and public service, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Provide legal advice, research, and support on matters involving Louisiana insurance laws and regulations and applicable federal laws.
• Draft and review legal and regulatory documents, including bulletins, directives, advisory letters, regulations, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Assist with or represent the Department in administrative proceedings and state and federal litigation, including legal research, pleadings, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Review proposed legislation affecting the Department and Louisiana insurance industry and provide legal analysis and recommendations.
• Confer with insurance company officials, government representatives, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals on insurance-related matters and issues.
• Review insurance policy forms, contracts, and related documents for compliance with the Louisiana Insurance Code.
• Assist with special projects and perform other related legal duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Division/Location: Office of Legal Services/Regulatory Section

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others