Administrative Law Judge

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Insurance seeks an ethically rigorous, organized, professional, results-oriented individual to serve as Administrative Law Judge. This position engages in specialized legal work in adjudicating hearings on appeals of Get Covered Illinois' determinations of Illinois residents' eligibility for enrollment in qualified health plans or related insurance affordability programs; adjudicating difficult and extensive hearings at the Department involving violations of insurance and other laws, including disciplinary actions against insurers and other licensees; conducting other hearings and preparing written reports; and conducting extensive and complex research in the determination of facts, statutory interpretations, and various legal matters. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an Administrative Law Judge for the Department in difficult and extensive hearings involving violations of insurance related laws, eligibility determinations for the State-based Exchange, and violations of other laws under the Department’s jurisdiction. The hearings may result in or affirm disciplinary action against regulated persons or may determine whether an insured, applicant, or beneficiary receives or maintains coverage, benefits, or financial assistance under applicable law.
• Conducts hearings and prepares written reports from testimony given Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations for action of the Department.
• Conducts extensive and complex research in the determination of facts, statutory interpretations, and various legal matters.
• Confers and consults with General Counsel to receive advice and guidance in resolving difficult, unique and/or problem cases and issues involving procedure, policy, statutory interpretation, legal analysis, or their application to specific matters under consideration.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with common law and of the State and Federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and the rules of evidence, hearings, and trials procedures.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with laws relating to insurance, health benefits or health coverage eligibility, financial regulation, or public assistance programs.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports, or decisions.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing the ability to plan, lay out, and review work relating to complicated legal problems.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other attorneys, employees, and the general public.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with principles of administration and management, including organization, controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.
• Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with legal research databases, including LexisNexis or Westlaw.

Employment Conditions

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to pass background check.
• Requires an absence of any disciplinary actions or ethical violations.

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:
    • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
    • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
    • 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
    • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
    • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
    • 3 Paid Personal Days annually
    • Pension Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
    • Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
    
Visit https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx for more information about our benefits.