Attorney 2

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner in Charleston seeks a licensed attorney to advise division staff on legal issues, draft complaints and orders, and participate in regulating agencies and entities under insurance law.

Responsibilities include handling complaints, supporting investigations, and potentially representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings. A WV Bar admission and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the West Virginia State Bar.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent paid employment in the practice of law.
• One year of full-time or equivalent paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise division directors and staff on legal issues, statutes and case law.
• Prepare Administrative Complaints and Orders.
• Assist in the regulation of companies, PBMs, bail bondsman, PEOs, agents, TPAs, and other entities regulated by the Insurance Commissioner.
• Review and analyze first-party and third-party complaints.
• Represent the Insurance Commissioner in Administrative Proceedings, Circuit Court, the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and the West Virginia Supreme Court.
• Review investigative files to recommend the appropriate course of action.
• Prepare legal memoranda and briefs.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and correspondence.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Legal advising

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Education

Admission to the West Virginia State Bar

Job description

Nature of Work

Division: WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system***

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Under general supervision, the successful candidate will consult with and advise division directors and staff on legal issues, statutes, rules and case law.
• Successful candidate will prepare Administrative Complaints and Orders.
• Will assist in the regulation of companies, PBMs, bail bondsman, PEOs, agents, TPAs, and other entities regulated by the Insurance Commissioner.
• Candidate will review and analyze first-party and third-party complaints.
• Will assist higher level attorneys in legal matters; including but not limited to insurance premium tax disputes, failures to timely act, market conduct proceedings, and financial examination reviews.
• Will review investigative files to recommend the appropriate course of action.
• Will prepare legal memoranda and briefs.
• Will respond to telephone inquiries and correspondence.
• May represent the Insurance Commissioner in Administrative Proceedings, Circuit Court, the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and the West Virginia Supreme Court.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training

Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.

Experience

Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in the practice of law.

Substitution

One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.

Other Information

We Believe Our Employees Deserve The Best To Make Sure They Have a Great Work-life Balance. The WV Offices Of The Insurance Commissioner Offers a Great Benefit Package That Includes

• Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
• Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55) hours a pay period) Accrual
• Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
• Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
• Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan

State employment offers a variety of benefits.