TDI- Attorney I-II

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Avoid the daunting demands associated with a typical attorney’s 80-hour work week. At TDI, you will typically enjoy a 40-hour work week designed for work-life balance. Our attorneys are encouraged to cultivate a healthy work life balance with flexible office hours and generous leave packages.

Continuous Learning: Jump-start your career with agency-sponsored free continuing legal education and mentoring-focused management.

Innovative Workspace: Work comfortably in our new capital complex office equipped with mechanical sit-stand desks, on-site café, and a robust online collaborative work environment.

Vibrant Team Culture: Experience work-life balance with a supportive, team-centric staff that values your well-being. Community and collaboration are valued on our team.

Generous Benefits: Get 96 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave annually, over 20 holidays each year, free parking near the Capitol and UT campus, and comprehensive medical insurance with significant premium subsidies –free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Optional benefits include 401(k) and 457 retirement investment plans through Tex$aver.

Career Growth: Advance in your career with multiple development opportunities in a variety of legal disciplines, including transactional law, administrative litigation, policy development, government regulation, health and insurance law.

Student Loan Relief: TDI is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Ready to Apply?

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

**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:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

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

Litigation Attorney I-II (Attorney)

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.

· Prepare 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.