Job Posting: Attorney III

Department of Insurance

JC-502903
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Attorney III
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: 1/30/2026

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 who exercises broad discretion and independently, or as a lead over other attorneys, performs more sensitive and complex attorney work within 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 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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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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-502903
Position #(s):
413-235-5795-012
Working Title:
Attorney III
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the largest consumer protection agency in the state. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market globally.

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 available to be headquartered 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.

  • Proof of Membership in The State Bar of California
  • Resume
  • Statement of Qualifications
  • Writing Sample
  • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above. 
  • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees

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: 1/30/2026

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: Classifications & Consultations 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
Classifications & Consultations 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.
  • Other - Writing Sample- A writing sample, no longer than 10 pages, of your own work, which demonstrates application of law to facts and/or legal analysis.
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:
  • 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.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Classifications & 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

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Attorney III 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 III: CalCareers 


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

A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position.

Please explain your education, training, experience, and skills that qualify you for the Attorney III position in the Enforcement Bureau I. Please explain your familiarity, if any, with the California Insurance Code and related regulations. Your response must be typed in Arial 12-Point font, single sided, single spaced, and should not exceed two pages.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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