Attorney I

Full-time

No

Go to CAPPS Career Center to attach a copy of a resume or copy and paste it when prompted. If you are an active employee in the CAPPS system, please log into your CAPPS Career Center account before applying for this position.

Paper applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, you must apply online through the Texas Department of Insurance website at .

Organization: Texas Department of Insurance

Department: General Counsel Division

Job Title: Attorney I

Salary: $6,500 - $6,700 (Monthly)

Experience: Entry-level to routine legal work

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Austin, Texas

Benefits:

· Flexible work schedules.

· Hybrid work schedule, if applicable.

· Work-life-balance.

· 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

· 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

· 20+ holidays every year.

· Career advancement opportunities.

· Free parking.

· Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).

Overview:

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is seeking an Attorney I to join their dynamic team of legal professionals. TDI regulates the insurance industry, administers the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educates and protects consumers. With a hybrid work schedule, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, TDI offers a rewarding career in public service.

Responsibilities:

· Research, interpret, and apply agency regulations and state and federal laws to complex legal issues.

· Draft legal opinions and memoranda on regulatory matters.

· Research, analyze, and draft administrative rules and orders.

· Lead cross-functional teams to complete administrative rules and other projects.

· Coordinate and participate in administrative and regulatory hearings.

· Research, draft, and collaborate on drafting bills and amendments as requested by the legislature.

· Assist the Office of the Attorney General in preparing cases for litigation.

· Respond to inquiries from agency staff, legislators, and the public.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

· Licensure as an attorney to practice law in Texas.

· Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Preferences:

· Previous experience as an attorney with a focus on government, administrative, or public law.

· Previous experience advising in-house on legal issues or similar environment.

· Previous experience drafting rules and legislation.

· A resume submitted with the application.

· A cover letter submitted with the application.

· A writing sample or excerpt of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font, submitted with the application.

Benefits:

· Flexible work schedules.

· Hybrid work schedule, if applicable.

· Work-life-balance.

· 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

· 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

· 20+ holidays every year.

· Career advancement opportunities.

· Free parking.

· Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).

How to Apply:

To be considered, you must apply online through the Texas Department of Insurance website at . All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Resumes do not substitute for this required information. Paper applications will not be accepted. If you are an active employee in the CAPPS system, please log into your CAPPS Career Center account before applying for this position.

Veterans:

The Texas Department of Insurance is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Veterans may receive a preference in the selection process by submitting a copy of their DD-214 or Statement of Compensation from the Veteran’s Administration. Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 27A, 250X, LGL10, 4402, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4417, 51JX, 92J0. Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information: . Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments.

Flexible work schedules, hybrid work schedule, work-life-balance, accrued vacation and sick leave, holidays, career advancement opportunities, free parking, comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and dependents, retirement annuity and programs, qualifying organization for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Legal research, writing, analysis, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, Microsoft Office, caseload management, prioritization, decision-making, collaboration, legislative processes, legal precedents, administrative law, interpreting laws and regulations, drafting legal documents, drafting administrative rules and orders, leading cross-functional teams, legal opinions, legal memoranda, drafting bills and amendments, litigation, responding to inquiries, confidentiality, Veterans preference, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes, legal principles and practices, legal proceedings, legal risk analysis, federal and state laws and regulations, plain English legal writing, electronic and hard-copy legal reference materials, legal research efficiency, summarizing research findings, excellent oral and written communication, reasoning and logic, managing multiple priorities, working independently and as a team, identifying and solving complex problems, identifying and analyzing legal issues, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, using good judgment, planning and organizing workload, responding to dynamic situations, using agency technology tools, databases, and tracking systems.

· a resume submitted with the application. · a cover letter submitted with the application. applicable military occupational specialty (mos) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

27a, 250x, lgl10, 4402, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4417, 51jx, 92j0

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how to apply:

all applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. resumes do not substitute for this required information

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, licensure as an attorney to practice law in Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

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