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State of Oklahoma · 17 hours ago

Attorney III

The State of Oklahoma is seeking an Attorney III to support the Oklahoma Insurance Department by providing legal advice and counsel on various regulatory matters. The role involves interacting with clients, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and advising department employees on insurance law and administrative issues.

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Responsibilities

Interact with internal and external clients, including individual and entity licensees, regarding inquiries and complaints. Research and respond to telephone and written inquiries regarding insurance and administrative law questions
Conduct disciplinary proceedings against licensees to enforce relevant laws. Licensees may include insurance producers, adjusters, insurance companies, captive insurance companies, funeral homes, third-party administrators, service warranty associations, bail bondsmen, professional employee organizations, and other various licensees
Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues
Draft and review contracts; negotiate contractual relations; perform consultation with other Department staff regarding contractual agreements
Interpret and enforce statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, Oklahoma Statutes Titles 36, 59, 75 and 85A, as well as Oklahoma Administrative Code Chapter 365
Prepare letters, memoranda of law, briefs, contracts, pleadings, motions, orders, and other documents and pleadings
Advise and counsel the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner and Oklahoma Insurance Department employees on matters related to insurance law, administrative law, employment law, and other areas of law as needed
Draft proposed legislation and rules
Attend conferences and events as needed
Speak before various legislative committees and industry groups for information purposes, continuing education, and other relevant needs relating to insurance or regulatory matters
Provide training, guidance, motivation, support, and role modeling as a mentor to Attorney I and Attorney II positions
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateOklahoma Bar AssociationLegal researchLitigation experienceCustomer service skillsAnalytical skillsPersuasive communicationDrafting legal documentsMinimal oversightOrganizational skillsTime managementWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association
Minimum of 5 years legal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analytical and research skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Time management
Persuasive communication skills
Written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Strong ability to apply legal principles and authority to factual situations
Legal research methods
Principles of administrative, statutory, and constitutional law
Trial and administrative procedures
Rules of evidence
Dispute resolution techniques
Excellent ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, in written and oral form
Ability to draft legal and organizational documents
Ability to work with minimal oversight

Preferred

Prior litigation experience

Company

State of Oklahoma

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State of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides community development, education, employment, and health services.

H1B Sponsorship

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Late Stage

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Dan Cronin
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David Ostrowe
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