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ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

Job Posting: Assistant Chief Counsel

Department of Insurance

JC-526315

Assistant Chief Counsel
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position, which may be extended up to 24 months or become a permanent position. This position is pending budgetary approval.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Assistant Chief Counsel who will confer and correspond with departmental administrative staff, legislators, insurers, licensees, outside counsel and members of the public, as necessary.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the general direction of the Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory and Legal Services and the General Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel will supervise the Government Law Bureau in the areas of legislation, rule making, regulations, contracts, workers' compensation matters, privacy and IT security, service of process, responses to California Public Records Act (PRA) requests under Government Code section 7920.000 et seq., subpoena responses (when applicable), duties associated with the Custodian of Records, National Association of Insurance Commissioners activities and the preparation of legal opinions; administer highly sensitive policy determinations and advise the Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory and Legal Services, the General Counsel and the Insurance Commissioner regarding issues that may establish or affect department policy on matters within the bureau's area of responsibility and consult with the bureaus affected. Staff and implement special projects, or participate in Department-wide projects.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work in high-rise office building
Occasional travel will be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.
Ability to sit for a long period of time while using a computer, reviewing documents, and attending virtual meetings.
Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526315

Position #(s):

413-230-5871-901

Working Title:

Assistant Chief Counsel

Classification:

ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

LEGAL BRANCH
REGULATORY & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

GOVERNMENT LAW BUREAU

This position is available to be headquarted in Oakland or Sacramento.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
Statement of Qualifications
Resume

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Insurance

CDI Jobs Inquiries

Attn: Classification & Consultation Unit

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance

CDI Jobs Inquiries

Classification & Consultation Unit

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Exceptional ability to plan, organize, and direct the bureau's workload.
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff.
Ability to exercise good judgment, take appropriate actions, and implement resolutions in both legal and administrative matters.
Must have previous administrative law experience; experience with litigation is highly desirable; experience with PRA is desirable; experience with workers' compensation is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge or experience of insurance regulations and enforcement.

Benefits

Flexible work hours
Remote work options
Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Career Services Program
Recognition Program
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 492-3024
OCR@insurance.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel: Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel Exam Bulletin

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely. It should be typed in 12-Point, single spaced font and be no more than three pages in length. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.

Tell us about how your education, work experience, skills and abilities has prepared you for the Assistant Chief Counsel position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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