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ATTORNEY III
Department of Insurance
ATTORNEY III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 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: 4/8/2026
Job Description and Duties
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Attorney III to provide legal services to the various divisions and bureaus in reviewing files and complaints related to all lines of insurance submitted by the Investigations Bureau, the Market Conduct Bureau, the Claims Services Bureau, Licensing, and other units of the department.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III exercises broad discretion and independently, or as a lead over other Attorneys, effectively performs more sensitive and complex attorney work within the department. The incumbent files and litigates actions against insurance producers and insurers, for licensing, unfair insurance claims practices, and other violations affecting insurance regulation. With minimal supervision, the incumbent independently conducts negotiations, reviews and analyzes insurance related legislation, prepares and conducts administrative and investigatory hearings against insurers and licensees, confers and corresponds with other departmental personnel and members of the public as necessary, and issues legal opinions.
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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Working Conditions
- Work in a high-rise office environment.
- 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.
- 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.
Position Details
Department Information
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
LITIGATION DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU I
This position is being recruited for the following headquarters: Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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
- Writing Sample
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: 4/8/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Other - Writing Sample- Please submit a writing sample, no longer than 10 pages, of your own work, which demonstrates application of law to facts and/or legal analysis.
Desirable Qualifications
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe.
- Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act and the administrative hearing process.
- Knowledge of the California Insurance Code and relevant regulations.
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.
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 & Consultations 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
Attorney III: Attorney III 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
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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