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Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Austin, TX

Texas Veterans Commission Jan 17,2021 Nov 11,2020 Location USA Austin TX
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

General Counsel II The candidate's duties include: Will serve as chief legal counsel to the Commission. Provides legal advice, training and guidance to commissioners, executive staff, and agency. Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration. Advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of government code and agency rules including Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and Texas Administrative Code. Reviews and edits legal documents, bills, administrative rules, grants, contracts, memorandums of understanding, and related documents. Serves as the agency liaison to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for pending and anticipated litigation, public information requests and other agency matters. Assists in the representation of the agency with the OAG in civil and criminal actions brought by or against the agency including support to the OAG in all written and oral discovery matters. Coordinates requests for legal opinions from the OAG. Serves as the agency’s Ethics Officer and Records Management Officer. Advises agency management on employment actions, ensuring compliance with all employment discrimination statutes, rules, and regulations. Provides legal advice to the agency on policy decision making and identifies appropriate legal solutions. Provides updates on pertinent legal issues affecting the agency. Attends various meetings on behalf of the agency and its governing body. Assists in the agency’s strategic planning process. May train, coordinate, and lead the work of others.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Must a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Should have 5 years' legal experience. Additional Requirements: Must provide a copy of a current “Certificate of Good Standing” from the State Bar of Texas with the State of Texas application. Should have skill in effective oral and written communication. Preferred: Experience advising a state agency or government entity. Experience in employment law. Experience drafting and revising contracts. Experience with grant agreements, laws, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of state contracting authority and process. Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act. Knowledge of administrative and government law with an emphasis in rulemaking. Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct research, and summarize findings. Interpret and apply laws and administrative rules, effecting the agency. Competence and experience in using legal databases. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts. Ability to multi-task and show flexibility and adaptability in all job functions. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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