Supervising Insurance Attorney

This recruitment will remain open until November 9, 2025 . The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 23, 2025 . It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference : Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Supervising Insurance Attorney position. This role is within the Consumer Protection Division and is based out of our Tumwater or Seattle Office .

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why :

• Meaningful work : Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career : Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities : Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion :   OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

We are excited to announce a newly created leadership role within our Consumer Protection Division : Supervising Insurance Attorney – Claims Review Team . This position represents a unique opportunity to shape and lead a newly formed team dedicated to resolving some of the most complex and impactful consumer claims disputes in Washington State.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Protection, the Supervising Insurance Attorney will lead the Claims Review Team (CRT), which focuses on escalated property and casualty claim disputes—including denied claims, settlement disagreements, coverage issues, and adjuster conduct—in personal auto and homeowner insurance. With delegated authority from the Commissioner, the Supervising Insurance Attorney will guide enforcement actions, issue orders, negotiate settlements, and represent the agency in adjudicative proceedings.

This role is ideal for an experienced attorney passionate about consumer protection, insurance law, and public service. You’ll supervise a team committed to regulatory integrity, consumer advocacy, and meaningful outcomes that support a fair and transparent insurance marketplace. Your legal expertise will directly support our mission to protect consumers, the public interest, and Washington’s economy through fair and effective insurance regulation.

If you’re ready to bring vision, leadership, and impact to a newly launched initiative with high visibility and public value—we encourage you to apply.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Insurance Attorney vacancies in the next sixty days.

This role is based out of our Seattle or Tumwater Office. The successful candidate will be required to report to our Tumwater Office once week during a pre-determined training period.

This is a Civil Service Exempt position. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000.

Benefits & Perks

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to :

To read more about this position and view all duties, click  here  to request a position description.

Required Qualifications :

Degree from an accredited law school whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

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Active license to practice law, preferably from Washington State, with five (5) years demonstrated experience

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Five (5) years of insurance claims management and handling experience.

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One (1) year paid litigation experience

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Five (5) years demonstrated supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

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Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Compensation details : 110000-130000 Yearly Salary

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