ATTORNEY IV

California Department of Insurance; California; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance is seeking an Attorney IV for the Regulatory & Legal Services Division. The role involves independently performing complex legal services with broad discretion in insurance law, advising CDI leadership, and reviewing policy forms and regulatory filings.

This position is designated with conflict of interest requirements and includes a detailed compliance framework, with a required Form 700 and annual amendments.

Qualifications

• Legal expertise in insurance law or regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations and provide formal and informal legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex and sensitive legal services with broad discretion.
• Review and analyze insurance policy forms, health insurance reporting, and related documents for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare formal legal advice and participate in decisions affecting policy filings and regulatory interpretation.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534356

Position #(s): 413-231-5780-006

Working Title: Attorney IV

Classification: ATTORNEY IV

Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 A

Minimum salary note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

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

These positions are available to be headquartered in LosAngeles, Oakland, or Sacramento.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced remote centered environment 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; responds to inquiries from the public, insurance industry, legislators and other California Department of Insurance (CDI) personnel; 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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. 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. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026