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Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference?The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workersand#8217; compensation system, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if youand#8217;re looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol. Benefits of working at TDI:and#183; Flexible work schedules.and#183; Work-life-balance.and#183; 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.and#183; 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.and#183; 20+ holidays every year.and#183; Career advancement opportunities.and#183; Free parking.and#183; 401(k) and 457 Programs.and#183; State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).and#183; Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).and#183; Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.and#183; Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Things youand#8217;ll do in your first year on the job as a TDI attorney:and#183; Get insurance and administrative law experience with a manageable workload. Solid training and plenty of experienced support help you ease into learning about the State Fire Marshaland#8217;s Office, insurance regulation, and reviewing rules and legislation. Once youand#8217;ve gathered the skills needed, youand#8217;ll have relevant skills others take a career to develop.and#183; Develop administrative law skillsand#8212;a varied practice area with public and private practitioners throughout the state.and#183; Work with a collaborative, team-oriented group of professionals. Before you apply:TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements. Attorney II-IIIDevelop your skills with a dynamic team of legal professionals at TDI. With $293 billion in premiums, Texas is the nationand#8217;s second largest insurance market and the fifth largest in the world. The Office of Policy Development Counsel in the General Counsel Division is hiring an attorney to support TDI in areas such as homeowners and auto coverage, insurance rates, and market oversight. You will be at the forefront of insurance regulation and have the chance to shape policies and regulations that impact the daily lives of Texans. This position may serve as primary counsel for the State Fire Marshal and other client program areas. The mission of the State Fire Marshaland#8217;s Office (SFMO) is to reduce the loss of life and property through fire prevention, education, and protection. SFMO conducts fire investigations, inspects public and private buildings throughout the state, and licenses companies that sell, install, certify, and service fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and fireworks. This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) legal work with a supportive and diverse team of professionals. The position collaborates with other departments within the agency to develop and review policies, regulations, and procedures, ensuring they align with legal requirements. Work includes interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, collaborating with subject matter experts, and providing legal advice to agency staff on matters involving insurance regulation and administrative law. Work alsoincludes staying up to date on legislative changes that may impact the agency's operations, providing guidance on necessary adjustments. Works under general to moderate supervision with moderate to limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The General Counsel Division provides training and a positive, collaborative work culture. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of property and casualty insurance law and experience providing legal advice about property and casualty insurance products, excellent legal research and writing skills, the ability to interpret state and federal laws and apply them to novel legal problems, and the ability to draft thorough and plain language legal documents. The ideal candidate will show a willingness and ability to take on new challenges and subject matter. The candidate will be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, with good collaboration skills and judgment in the analysis of legal risks. This position:and#183; Advises staff on legal matters, including the interpretation and application of agencyand#183; regulations and state and federal law.and#183; Researches state and federal laws and regulations.and#183; Drafts legal opinions and memoranda on regulatory matters.and#183; Researches, analyzes, and drafts administrative rules and orders.and#183; Drafts orders, monitor's litigation, prepares expert witnesses, and assists with discovery.and#183; Participates in administrative and regulatory hearings.and#183; Researches, drafts, and assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.and#183; Assists the Attorney Generaland#8217;s office in preparing cases for litigation.and#183; Travel is required up to 5% of the time. If travel is over 10%, you must maintain state of Texas driverand#8217;s license.and#183; Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: This position requires:and#183; Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.and#183; Two years of legal experience for the Attorney II position.and#183; Three years of legal experience for the Attorney III position.and#183; Licensure as an attorney to practice law in the State of Texas.and#183; Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.and#183; Regular work attendance. Note:Law clerk experience can be counted toward the legal experience. Preferences for this position include:and#183; These are a plus, but are not required:o Previous experience as a prosecutor or working with law enforcement or analogous skills.o Previous experience in trial litigation, preparing witnesses, and Daubert examinations.o Previous experience as an attorney with a focus on government, administrative, or public law.o Previous experience advising in-house on legal issues or similar environment.o Previous experience drafting rules and legislation.o Previous experience in insurance or insurance litigation.o A resume submitted with the application.o A cover letter submitted with the application.o A writing sample or excerpt of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font, submitted with the application. The writing sample should not have been authored by anyone other than the applicant.This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:and#183; State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.and#183; Legal principles, practices, and proceedings.and#183; Caseload management techniques, including prioritization, decision-making, and collaboration with internal clients and management.and#183; State and federal laws, rules, and regulations with emphasis on the Texas Insurance Code and the Texas Administrative Procedure Act.and#183; Legal research, analysis, and drafting techniques. This position requires demonstrated skill in:and#183; Problem solving and critical thinking.and#183; Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.and#183; Usi
