Attorney 2

WV Bar; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Bar in Charleston, WV seeks an attorney to support the Insurance Commissioner by advising division directors and staff on legal issues, statutes, rules and case law, and by preparing Administrative Complaints and Orders. The role involves regulatory responsibilities and collaboration across divisions to ensure compliance and proper enforcement.

The attorney will review complaints, assist in complex matters, respond to inquiries, and may represent the Commissioner in state courts and

Qualifications

• Consult with and advise division directors and staff on legal issues, statutes, rules and case law.
• Prepare Administrative Complaints and Orders.
• Review investigative files to recommend the appropriate course of action.
• Review first-party and third-party complaints.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regulating entities such as companies, PBMs, bail bondsman, PEOs, agents, TPAs, and other entities regulated by the Insurance Commissioner.
• Assist higher level attorneys in legal matters including insurance premium tax disputes, failures to timely act, market conduct proceedings, and financial examination reviews.
• Prepare legal memoranda and briefs.
• 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.

Job description

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.