Law Clerk

Introduction

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) isan independent State agency that regulates Maryland's $46 billion insuranceindustry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers' andinsurance professionals' compliance with State law.� Staff members aresubject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, andother public and private entities.��The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilitiesincluding the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers(brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinationsof companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval ofrates and contract forms. The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud andconsumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or propertyinsurance.� Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinationsand other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law. The MIA also has aunit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates inhundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City, Hybrid (Between Office and Telework)

POSITION DUTIES

The MIA holds administrativehearings regarding individuals and entities aggrieved in insurance-relatedmatters. The law clerk will assist in preparing and disposing of thesehearings.�The law clerk will be exposedto all lines of insurance, coverage disputes, and liability disputes.�The law clerk will workdirectly with the Associate Deputy Commissioner, Chief Hearings Officer, and other lawclerks and support staff. The law clerk will prepare correspondence, reviewproposed findings of facts and conclusions of law from the Office ofAdministrative Hearings, and draft final orders.� The law clerk will also prepare drafts of finaladministrative decisions regarding civil complaints; and assist with case management. The law clerk may also be required to perform other duties to include scanning documents, preparing files forhearing, scheduling conferences and hearings, and preparing case records to be sentto the circuit court.�

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must�becurrently pursuing a law degree.� Excellent written and oralcommunications skills are required.�For education obtained outsidethe U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by aforeign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to conduct legal research.Proficiency with Word and spreadsheet applications.Familiarity with insurance law is helpful, but is not required.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions concerning thisrecruitment, please contact�tracey.dailey@maryland.gov.�For immediate consideration, upload one WORD orPDF file, at the 'Resume' tab, that contains:�1. a cover letter stating your interest�and�specificsalary requirements;�and��2. a current professional resume.�If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the requestedinformation via mail. Please include all items listed above to ensure consideration. Your submission must be received by close of business on the closing date for the recruitment. Postmarks will not be accepted.�Complete application packets may be mailed to:Maryland Insurance Administration�Human Resources - Recruitment #: 25-009640-0002200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700�Baltimore, MD 21202�TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.�