Attorney

Location: Gardiner,Maine,United States

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (and Boards) - Bureau of Insurance - Licensing Division 

Job Class Code: 2016
Grade: 31 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $65,083 - $88,233
Location: Gardiner, ME

Opening Date: June 14, 2024

Closing Date: July 7, 2024

The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Licensing unit.

This is professional services work providing analysis, advice and assistance to Bureau staff, with an emphasis on legal issues involved in the licensing area.  This position interacts on a daily basis with various staff of the Bureau, including licensing staff, complaint investigators and market conduct staff.  Other responsibilities include outreach and contact with members of the insurance community on a variety of compliance-related topics.  Work is performed under limited supervision.  The position reports to the Deputy Superintendent.

 

Primary responsibilities include:  

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

To be successful in this position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:

• Applicable agency and industry laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maine law and the Maine legal system
• Legislative Process
• Effective communication with staff, state officials and the public at large

Minimum qualifications:

A Law degree from an accredited law school and five (5) years experience in legal practice including at least three (3) years in a field directly related to area of assignment.  Licensing/registration/certification requirements:

Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Contact information:

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Timothy Schott  at Timothy.N.Schott@maine.gov or (207) 624-8403

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave an