Staff Attorney (Austin)

About the role

The Texas Workforce Commission, a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, seeks a Staff Attorney to join its dynamic and fast-paced office. The position is based in the agency’s headquarters on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. TWC offers competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and fantastic benefits.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and regulations
• Prepare legal documents
• Render legal advice and counsel
• Work in weekly caseloads involving unemployment insurance benefits, employer tax liability, wage claims, child labor, and employment and housing discrimination
• Consult with attorneys and staff in the Office of the Public Commissioner, program divisions, and Office of General Counsel
• Develop case recommendations and conduct legal and legislative research
• Provide legal advice to the Commissioner on proposed state and federal legislation
• Coordinate with other agency employees and legal staff to complete work

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas
• One to two years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or one to two years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty, or two years of full-time experience involving the legal aspects of administration in the fields of industrial or labor relations

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Multitask and work well under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills to form strong working relationships and achieve goals
• Knowledge of State of Texas governmental agency structure
• Knowledge of Laws & Regulations affecting TWC
• Experience interpreting laws & regulations
• Organizational skills to manage complex systems
• Experience rendering legal advice and counsel

Benefits

TWC offers a defined retirement benefit plan, optional 401(k) and 457 accounts, medical insurance, paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave. Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. Veterans are encouraged to use their military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs at TWC. For more information, visit https://www.texasskillstowork.com.

Pay

Competitive starting salary: $7,155.00-$7,976.00/month (depending on experience)

Schedule

Based in the agency’s headquarters on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin