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OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY
 
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s (OIC) Legal Affairs Division is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill an Insurance Attorney position. This position is located in our Tumwater office. 
 
The Legal Affairs Division’s mission is to protect consumers, the public interest and Washington State’s economy by providing the OIC with the necessary legal tools to achieve fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry.
 
What Are We Looking For?
 
We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment and excel at collaborating with others. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the insurance field and eager to engage in a diverse range of topics and projects. You should be motivated by continuous learning and looking for a role where you can contribute to a collaborative team while expanding your expertise.
 
How Will You Benefit?
 
As part of the team, you’ll gain valuable career development opportunities as an attorney, acquire experience managing enforcement cases, and join a supportive and friendly group of colleagues. You’ll also benefit from mentorship and skill-building opportunities with senior attorneys, all while enjoying a flexible 8-5 work schedule.

If you're interested in a dynamic career that protects consumers' interests and promotes a healthy business environment in this state, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.
 
These are Exempt positions. The annual salary range for this position is $82,020 - $114,828.
 
AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry.
 
With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
 
Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.
 
We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
 
To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at http://www.insurance.wa.gov/ and listen to our employees talk about why they love working here. 
 
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
 
Additional Benefits:
 

 

Duties

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: 
 

  • Review cases to ensure that action is factually supportable and legally defensible.
  • Research relevant laws and comparable cases to determine a range of appropriate agency action by utilizing a variety of resources including LexisNexis, publications, and internal databases.
  • Prepare memoranda for agency enforcement committees, verbally summarize, and present cases and make recommendations for appropriate enforcement actions.
  • Draft disciplinary orders, admonitory letters, compliance plans, letters and closing memoranda.
  • Negotiate penalties and/or appropriate remedial measures to be taken.
  • Present OIC’s position at hearings before the Presiding Officer and the Office of Administrative Hearings.
  • Draft briefs, pleadings, and motions; prepares discovery and associated responses, oral arguments, exhibits and examination and cross examination of witnesses; and present evidence using the rules of evidence contained in the Administrative Procedures Act.

 

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a license to practice law upon start date.

 
Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 
 
Experience in:
 

  • The insurance industry or insurance regulation field (either as an attorney or practitioner).
  • Government regulation and enforcement.
  • Participating in administrative hearings as an attorney.
  • Paid litigation.
  • Washington State legislative process, including bill analysis.