Assistant Attorney General (Insurance Unit)

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Assistant Attorney General (Insurance Unit)

Salary

$85,795.00 - $132,901.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-9047-9/2024

Department

Department of Law

Opening Date

09/20/2024

Closing Date

10/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway, Denver CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

If you have questions about your application or this position, please contact Vanessa Rosas at vanessa.rosas@coag.gov. For questions about opportunities with the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, please contact our Director of Legal Talent at legaltalentdirector@coag.gov.

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Department Information

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Revenue & Regulatory Law Section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dynamic and committed attorney to join its collaborative legal team in the Insurance Unit Attorneys in the Insurance Unit advise and represent the Colorado Division of Insurance (Division) and its C ommissioner in a wide variety of interesting and complex insurance-related legal issues. Insurance affects every Coloradan, and the Unit helps the Division achieve its mission of consumer protection . The Unit offers the opportunity to practice in a challenging area of law that consistently generates novel questions regarding a wide range of legal fields, including healthcare law, corporate law, administrative law, tax law, and constitutional law.

The Insurance Unit is a team currently comprised of ten attorneys, including the First Assistant Attorney General, who model the Department’s four values: public servants, principled, innovative, and better together. The Assistant Attorney General reports to the First Assistant Attorney General and works closely with and the other unit attorneys litigating cases and providing general counsel advice.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted prior to the job closing. We encourage you submit your application early if possible.

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the “People’s Lawyer.” The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State’s chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: “Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.” Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/ .

Description of Job

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Insurance Unit advises the Division and the Commissioner of Insurance (Commissioner) in all aspects of the agency's work and pertaining to all types of insurance. The Insurance Unit attorneys work collaboratively to provide legal services to the Division and the Commissioner, and the successful candidate will participate in nearly all aspects of this legal work.

The successful candidate will represent the Commissioner and the Division.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General counsel assistance to the Commissioner and/or Division in areas such as drafting and promulgation of Division regulation s , general legal compliance, financial examinations, market conduct examinations, rate reviews, regulatory reviews of mergers and acquisitions, reviews of proposed legislation, Colorado sunshine laws, and rehabilitation and liquidation of insurance companies.

• Litigation on behalf of the Commissioner and/or Division primarily in administrative hearings and at the Office of Administrative Courts, but also in federal and state district and appellate courts. Litigated cases involve insurance companies and producers in matters pertaining to all types of insurance, including health, long-term care, life, property and casualty, commercial bail, and immigration bonding.

  This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney who is eager to work in dynamic areas of the law and enjoys both general counsel advising and litigation.

  In addition, this position will handle matters on an as-needed basis to assist other attorneys in the unit and the R&R Section.

  This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Revenue & Regulatory Law section.

  Salary note :

  The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

  Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $85,795-$95,437/annually.

  Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $99,318 - $132,901/annually.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

For this role, we are seeking candidates who have substantive and practical legal training, including clerkships and fellowships; experience as a prosecutor or litigator; and/or those whose diverse experience and background would add value to the Department of Law and our clients. A background in insurance law and/or administrative law is also helpful, as is work with experts in insurance matters. The ideal candidate will be skilled at maintaining strong client relationships; have a passion for both litigation and general counsel work and demonstrates a strong commitment to serving the public interest.

Essential skills for this position:

• Ability to provide general counsel advice on complex matters

• Ability to handle litigation matters independently and effectively

• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize work accordingly

• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient client communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Commitment and eagerness to serve the public in a consumer protection-related role

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Enthusiastic about working with a collaborative team – while being able to work independently and exercise strong professional judgment

  THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and believes that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) website.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

• The Insurance Unit functions on a hybrid work model. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 1-2 days a week. Additional flexibility may be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period .

  This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/members/retirement-benefits) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) : As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

• Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

• Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues

• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application.

Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the positionand their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.

ADAAA Requests

The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher athr@coag.gov.

For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office, please contact our Director of Legal Talent at legaltalentdirector@coag.gov .

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