Insurance Regulatory Counsel - Appeals & Compliance

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

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