Regulatory Counsel – Insurance Compliance & Litigation

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Legal advising

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Educación

Admission to the West Virginia State Bar

Descripción del empleo

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.