TDCJ - Attorney IV - Office of the General Counsel

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex legal work, including interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, and consulting with attorneys.
• Provides liaison with agency staff, administrators, external agencies, legislative staff, and the public; represents the agency at meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, and conferences.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation affecting the agency.
• Supports litigation activities by monitoring cases, preparing summary reports, and assisting with settlement reviews.
• Reviews laws affecting agency operations, offers legislative and policy-related legal guidance, and assists in strategic planning and compliance.
• Conducts contract review, assists with drafting and negotiating agreements, ensures compliance with applicable laws and agency policies, and provides related guidance to program staff.
• Reviews and responds to Texas Public Information Act requests; coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General as needed.
• Provides legal guidance on employment and personnel matters, including EEO complaints, accommodation requests, ADA and Rehabilitation Act compliance, disciplinary actions, and civil rights inquiries.

Requirements

• Graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Three years full-time wage-earning experience as a licensed attorney or in a legal clerkship.
• Organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a legal counsel in a governmental agency, and/or experience in administrative, contract, criminal, and/or labor/employment law.
• Program development experience in a legal field.
• Litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Experience in the supervision of employees.

Schedule

• Travel: 25% (may spend 15 nights away per month).

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Questions concerning this position can be directed to:
Eric Miller, Hiring Manager
254-739-5555
ERIC.MILLER2@tdcj.texas.gov

Questions concerning the application process can be directed to:
Harmony Lopez, Human Resources
936-437-3069
hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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