TDI- Attorney -II; Amended

Overview

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply today if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public state service. TDI regulates the insurance industry, administers the Texas workers’ compensation system, educates, and protects consumers. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Things you’ll do in your first year on the job as an Enforcement attorney:

• Get litigation experience with a manageable docket. Solid training and plenty of experienced support help you ease into litigating cases. Once you’ve gathered the skills needed, you’ll have relevant skills others take a career to develop.
• Develop administrative law skills—a varied practice area with public and private practitioners throughout the state.
• Learn the insurance industry. Every lawyer deals with insurance in their practice and in their daily life.
• Work with a collaborative, team-oriented group of professionals.

Whether you stay at TDI for a year or a career, you’ll cultivate long-lasting, valuable skills and relationships. The Texas insurance market is the fifth largest in the world and has vast career prospects. Learn the ropes, protect nearly 30 million Texas consumers, and even work towards public service loan forgiveness as TDI is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

TDI also offers a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Before you apply:

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Performs entry level to routine (journey-level) to moderate complex attorney work for Enforcement. Investigates and litigates administrative actions against licensed insurance agents, adjusters, companies, and other authorized persons, as well as against unlicensed individuals and entities for violations of the Texas Insurance Code, Texas Administrative Code, and Texas Occupations Code. Work involves planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel.

Works under moderate supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

• Represents the Texas Department of Insurance in disciplinary actions concerning licensed insurance agents, adjusters, companies, and other authorized persons, as well as against unlicensed individuals and entities.
• Drafts briefs and pleadings.
• Prepares commissioner orders related to contested cases and hearings.
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of complaints concerning alleged violations of the Texas Insurance Code, Texas Administrative Code, and Texas Occupations Code.
• Assists the Office of the Attorney General in preparation of administrative appeals.
• Provides legal advice and opinions for the commissioner of insurance and other agency employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B degree.
• Attorney I – six months to one year of legal experience. Law clerk, legal assistant, or similar experience may count toward legal experience requirement.
• Attorney II – at least two years of legal experience. Law clerk, legal assistant, or similar experience may count toward legal experience requirement.
• Regular…