Assistant Attorney General (Insurance)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking an attorney to join its collaborative legal team in the Insurance Unit. Attorneys in the Insurance Unit advise and represent the Colorado Division of Insurance (Division) and its Commissioner in a wide variety of interesting and complex insurance-related legal issues. The Insurance Unit helps the Division achieve its mission of consumer protection and increased accessibility. The Unit offers the opportunity to practice in a challenging area of law that consistently generates novel questions regarding a wide range of legal fields, including healthcare law, corporate law, administrative law, tax law, and constitutional law. The R&R section is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of over 110 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, divisions and ombudsmen. The work of the R&R section is critical to ensuring all licensees are providing fair services to Coloradans and protecting consumers through oversight of these industries and professions to protect public health and safety. The Insurance Unit is a team currently comprised of ten attorneys, including the First Assistant Attorney General and the Second Assistant Attorney General, who model the Department of Law’s four values: public servants, principled, innovative, and better together. The Assistant Attorney General reports to the First Assistant Attorney General, and works closely with the Second Assistant Attorney General and the other unit attorneys litigating cases and providing general counsel advice.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment.
• Substantive and practical legal training, including clerkships and fellowships.
• Experience as a prosecutor or litigator.
• Diverse experiences and background that would add value to the Department of Law and our clients.
• Ability to handle litigation matters effectively
• Ability to provide general counsel advice on complex matters
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient client communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Committed and eager to serve the public in a consumer protection-related role
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Enthusiastic about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team – while still able to work independently and exercise strong professional judgment
• At least one writing sample.

Nice To Haves

• A background in insurance law and/or administrative law is also helpful.
• Work with experts in insurance matters.
• Skilled at maintaining strong client relationships.
• Passion for both litigation and general counsel work.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Litigation on behalf of the Commissioner and/or Division primarily in administrative hearings and at the Office of Administrative Courts, but also in federal and state district and appellate courts. Litigated cases involve insurance companies and producers in matters pertaining to all types of insurance, including health, long-term care, life, property and casualty insurance, bail, and immigration bonding.
• General counsel assistance to the Commissioner and/or Division in areas such as drafting and promulgation of Division regulations, general legal compliance, financial examinations, market conduct examinations, rate reviews, regulatory reviews of mergers and acquisitions, reviews of proposed legislation, Colorado sunshine laws, and rehabilitation and liquidation of insurance companies.
• Handle matters on an as-needed basis to assist other attorneys in the unit and the R&R Section.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental health plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans with Colorado PERA
• Vacation and sick leave earned each month
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
• Flexible work schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed