A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Must have excellent speaking, writing and editing abilities. Some specific responsibilities include:
  • Advise Department divisions and personnel on compliance with Title 27 (Insurance statutes) of the Indiana Code
  • Conduct legal research for the IDOI divisions
  • Track National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) discussion and adoption of model laws
  • Research and analyze legal issues
  • Serve as IDOI Legislative Director
  • Attend committee hearings for bills affecting Title 27 or insurance generally
  • Provide committee reports to Governor’s office from (S) Insurance and Financial Institutions committee hearings and (H) Insurance committee hearings
  • Provide first review of bill requests received by Governor’s office • Provide bill reports to Governor’s office on bill review requests
  • Receive and respond to constituent inquiries received from legislators
  • Conduct administrative rulemaking procedures
  • Attend and participate on NAIC Legislative Liaison calls on behalf of the IDOI
  • Provide legal analysis, strategy, and advice, as needed
  • Respond to questions from other state agencies, legislative services agency, the public, consumer groups, and/or the insurance industry regarding Indiana insurance laws, regulations and bulletins
  • Complete projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have

• A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney;
• Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing;
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders;
• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.