Attorney - Consumer Health Care Division - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation • Gardiner, ME

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional services work providing analysis, advice and assistance to Bureau staff, with an emphasis on legal issues involved in health, life, disability and other lines of insurance. This position interacts on a daily basis with various staff of the Bureau, including complaint investigators, forms review staff, and market conduct staff. Other responsibilities include contact with consumers and members of the insurance community. Work is performed under limited supervision. This position is currently a hybrid remote position. The position reports to the Director of the Consumer Health Care Division.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in regulatory compliance is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with health, life, or disability insurance is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis, advice and technical assistance to Bureau staff
• Answering questions from insurance companies, producers, legislators and the public
• Assisting in complaint investigations to ensure statutes and regulations are followed
• Assisting insurance form review staff to ensure products sold in Maine are compliant with state law.
• Analyzing and monitoring legislation and drafting testimony and letters to the Legislature on behalf of the Superintendent
• Working with the Bureau’s market conduct examiners, and contract examiners to ensure compliance with statutes and regulations
• Developing regulations and completing rulemaking procedures
• Conducting research and writing opinions, bulletins and related memoranda
• Representing the Bureau in public settings, including stakeholder groups

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level