Law Clerk (MIA ANALYST II)

Introduction

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s $49 billion insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law.� Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.�\r\n\r\nThe MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms.� The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance.� Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law.� The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City, Hybrid (Between Office and Telework)\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n\r\nThe MIA is recruiting to fill a contractual Law Clerk position. The MIA hold administrative\r\nhearings regarding individuals and entities aggrieved in insurance-related\r\nmatters. The law clerk will assist in preparing and disposing of these\r\nhearings.\r\n�\r\nThe law clerk will be exposed\r\nto all lines of insurance, coverage disputes, and liability disputes.�The law clerk will work\r\ndirectly with the Associate Deputy Commissioner, Chief Hearings Officer, Designated Hearings Officer, other law\r\nclerks, and support staff. The law clerk will prepare correspondence, review\r\nproposed findings of facts and conclusions of law from the Office of\r\nAdministrative Hearings, and draft orders. The law clerk will also assist with case management, monitor the hearings email inbox, and organize case files.�The law clerk may also be required to perform other duties to include scanning documents, preparing files for\r\nhearing, scheduling conferences and hearings, and preparing case records to be sent\r\nto the circuit court.�\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must be pursuing their third year of legal studies (final year of law school) or already hold a law degree. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S.., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Ability to conduct legal research.\r\n Proficiency with Word and spreadsheet applications.\r\n Case management and organizational skills.\r\n Familiarity with insurance law is helpful but is not required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual 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.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have\r\nany questions concerning this recruitment, please contact�tracey.dailey@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nFor immediate\r\nconsideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the 'Resume' tab, that\r\ncontains:\r\n�\r\n1. a cover letter stating your\r\ninterest�and�specific salary requirements;�and��\r\n2. a current professional\r\nresume.\r\n�\r\nIf you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the requested information via mail. Please include all\r\nitems listed above to ensure consideration.\r\n�\r\nComplete application packets\r\nmay be mailed to:\r\nMaryland Insurance\r\nAdministration�\r\nHuman Resources - Recruitment #: 25-009640-0004\r\n200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\n�\r\n�\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities\r\nand bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.�We thank our Veterans for\r\ntheir service to our country.�\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\n�\r\n