Regulatory Counsel - Insurance Compliance & Appeals

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Leave accrual

Medical insurance through PEIA

Life Insurance

Mandatory retirement & 457 plan

Job summary

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner in Charleston seeks an attorney to advise division directors on legal issues, prepare administrative complaints and orders, and assist in regulating insurers, PBMs, bail bondsmen, PEOs, and related entities. Under supervision, you will review complaints, represent the agency in proceedings when needed, respond to inquiries, and draft memoranda and briefs.

Admission to the WV State Bar and at least two years of practice are required; one year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise division directors and staff on legal issues, statutes, rules and case law.
• Prepare Administrative Complaints and Orders.
• Regulate companies, PBMs, bail bondsman, PEOs, agents, TPAs, and other entities regulated by the Insurance Commissioner.
• Review and analyze first-party and third-party complaints.
• Assist higher level attorneys in legal matters including insurance premium tax disputes, market conduct proceedings, and financial examinations.
• Review investigative files to recommend the appropriate course of action.
• 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

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner in Charleston seeks an attorney to advise division directors on legal issues, prepare administrative complaints and orders, and assist in regulating insurers, PBMs, bail bondsmen, PEOs, and related entities. Under supervision, you will review complaints, represent the agency in proceedings when needed, respond to inquiries, and draft memoranda and briefs.

Admission to the WV State Bar and at least two years of practice are required; one year