Attorney 3
State of Iowa See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $98,009.60 - $139,568/year
- Remote
- Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
- Job Description
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.The Iowa Insurance Division is now recruiting motivated attorneys interested in regulatory compliance and possessing an aptitude for the insurance markets and its products to work in our Enforcement Bureau as an Attorney 3. The Division is seeking candidates who have demonstrated high quality analytic skills in school and the work environment.
The position will concentrate on issues related to Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The Attorney 3 will perform advanced legal work and represent the Division in administrative contested case hearings before the Commissioner (or ALJ). The Attorney 3 will also assist the Enforcement Bureau Chief in providing guidance to other attorneys within the Enforcement Bureau.
Other duties include:
• Perform advanced legal research and, under the direction of the Bureau Chief, provide confidential legal advice and counsel to the Commissioner and other officials in the Division on division-related enforcement, goals, policies, mission, and legal questions.
• Assist in the development and execution of market conduct inquiries related to PBMs.
• Assist leadership with PBM issues of national significance by participating in national groups as assigned, communicating with other state regulators, and supporting multi-state initiatives.
• Draft or assist in the drafting of proposed legislation related to the regulations of PBMs. This position may also assist in the development of agency rule changes and internal policies and procedures.
• Aid leadership by preparing legal memoranda.Preferred skills: prior litigation experience and knowledge of health law, including issues related to PBMs. The Iowa Insurance Division offers a strong team culture and a respect for work-life balance. We have a competitive total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Teleworking available Monday and Friday
• Typically a 40-hour work week
• Collegial attorneys within the Enforcement Bureau
• No need for hourly billing
• Opportunity to research and work on interesting and novel issues of law and contested cases- Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work with the employing agency in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.- Additional Qualification Requirements
Positions in this class require admission to the Iowa State Bar..
- $98,009.60 - $139,568/year
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