TDCJ - General Counsel I - Litigation Support

About the role

Provides legal guidance and support on matters affecting the agency. Researches and interprets laws, rules, and regulations; drafts legal opinions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents; and advises agency leadership and staff. Supports civil litigation by coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General and assisting with case preparation. Reviews and develops legislation, analyzes legislative impact, and collaborates with agency leadership, legislative staff, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Researches and interprets laws, rules, and regulations
• Drafts legal opinions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents
• Advises agency leadership and staff
• Supports civil litigation by coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General and assisting with case preparation
• Reviews and develops legislation, analyzes legislative impact, and collaborates with agency leadership, legislative staff, and external partners

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Ability to travel, ability to work independently and collaboratively, organized, good time management

Benefits

Longevity pay, retirement benefits

Pay

Retiree salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary

Schedule

Travel: 25%, Position may spend 1-5 nights away per month