Salary: $6,250.00 – $7,083.34 Monthly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202300089
Division: Legal Division
Department: Legal HQ
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Attorney II:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) legal work. Work involves planning and organizing
work, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with trial attorneys, conducting hearings, and assisting in preparing cases for agency hearings and/or trials. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Attorney III:
Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves overseeing and planning legal
activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
(25%) Assists with directing and coordinating the agency’s response to litigation.
- Acts as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General regarding litigation in which the agency is a party or interested third-party.
- Coordinates and responds to subpoenas and depositions.
(25%) Provides counsel to the agency’s Human Resources Division and helps to ensure the agency’s compliance with all applicable ethics and labor laws, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. May serve as a liaison to the Texas Workforce Commission regarding unemployment and represent the agency in unemployment hearings and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Separation of Licensee (F5) hearings. Performs related work as assigned.
(25%) Assists the agency’s public information team with processing and responding to open records requests.
(10%) Assists in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and/or making recommendations on agency contracts and procurements.
10%) Prepares legal opinions, briefs, proposals, and reports. Assist in the development and review of agency policies and procedures.
(5%) Other duties as assigned.
MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
AND
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Two (2) years (for Attorney II) or three (3) years (for Attorney III) of full-time work experience as a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.
Experience in administrative law, labor law, state procurement laws, and/or litigation preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of federal and state labor laws and regulations, and state procurement/contracting laws and regulations.
Skills
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in mediation and negotiations; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
Skill in serving as an in-house counsel, preparing sound opinions, and performing legal research.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Abilities
Ability to plan and organize work, to conduct and advise on hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to assist in the preparation of cases for trial, to interpret and apply laws, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
Valid Texas driver license.
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment and move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work as a team member and work with sensitive and confidential information.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:
For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information
- The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC’s and/or an employee’s contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009 are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
- The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
- More than one position may be filled from this posting.
- Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:
- Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran’s Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code
Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance
- Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
- Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee’s premium and 50% of the dependent’s premium.
- Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee’s premium and 25% of the dependent’s premium.
- Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.
Dental Coverage
- Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.
Tax Free Savings Accounts
- Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.
Retirement
- When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
- All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
- To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.
Life Insurance
- Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
- Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
- For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
- Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.
Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability
- If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee’s salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.
Annual and Sick Leave
- Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.
Paid Holidays
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the ye
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Did you graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience as a licensed attorney in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid Texas driver license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in administrative law, labor law, state procurements laws, and/or litigation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question