Paralegal 2 - Revenue - Insurance Commission - Kanawha Co.
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- Nature of Work
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***
The Legal Division of the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner provides legal counsel to the agency and staff, drafts and promulgates statutes, investigates code/rule violations, responds to litigation, hearings, and coordinates receivership activities.The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Assist attorneys in the regulation of agents, bail bondsmen, PBMs, insurance companies, PEOs, and other entities regulated by the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner, including the regulation of employers who fail to maintain workers’ compensation insurance.
- Gather and interpret pertinent statutory and regulatory provisions and present findings in a logical and persuasive written form.
- Lead personnel engaged in clerical duties.
- Effectively use case management software, imaging software, and other business related programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be beneficial to the selected candidate:- Knowledge of the broad principles and application of law, evidence, pleadings, and judicial procedure in West Virginia.
- Knowledge of legal citations and legal research tools.
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys and other personnel in a legal setting.
- Ability to understand governmental organization and operation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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- Minimum Qualifications
- Training: Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting which required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws and other legal authorities, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney, may substitute for the required training OR a combination of training and experience as described above may substitute through an established formula for the required training.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
- Other Information
Come join our team!
We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner offers a great benefit package that includes:- Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
- Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual
- Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
- Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan***This Job Opportunity is in the Classified-Exempt Service***
- $32,862 - $56,373/year
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