Attorney III

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Recruiting Contacts:
Nancy Cato, Human Resources Generalist



Organization: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Job Title: Attorney III
Location: Austin, Texas
Salary: $7,500 per month
Experience: 3 years of legal research and writing experience preferred
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: General Counsel Division

H1: Join Our Team as an Attorney III at TDI in Austin, Texas!
H2: Are you a Skilled Legal Professional? Come Work for the Texas Department of Insurance!

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- Exciting Opportunity at TDI: Attorney III position available
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- Benefits of Working at TDI: Flexible schedules, work-life balance, and more
- Passion for Public Service? Apply now for the Attorney III position at TDI
- TDI: Regulating the Insurance Industry and Protecting Consumers
- TDI Offers Career Advancement Opportunities and Employee Benefits
- Attorney III Position: Support TDI in Company Licensing, Mergers, and More
- Work with a Dynamic Team of Legal Professionals at TDI
- Hybrid Work Schedule Available for Attorney III Position at TDI
- TDI: A Qualifying Organization for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Retirement Annuity and Other Benefits Available at TDI
- TDI's Innovative Location: Barbara Jordan Building in Austin
- Learn About TDI's Selection Process and Military Employment Preference Before Applying
- Attorney III (Attorney) Position: Research and Advise at TDI
- Legal Work at TDI: Highly Complex and Rewarding
- Hybrid Work Setting: Collaborative and Positive Work Culture at TDI
- TDI is Seeking Candidates with Legal Research, Communication, and Writing Skills
- Join TDI and Work on Novel Legal Problems
- TDI: Providing Legal Support and Advice to Client Program Areas
- Work with Industry Stakeholders and Program Staff at TDI
- TDI: Coordinating Legal and Administrative Activities
- TDI: Briefing Executive Management and the Commissioner on Legal Issues
- TDI: Planning and Presenting Internal Training to Staff and Attorneys
- TDI: Representing the Agency in Hearings and Assisting the Attorney General's Office
- TDI: Work on Team Projects and Lead as Needed
- Requirements for Attorney III Position at TDI: Law Degree and Texas Bar License
- TDI Prefers Candidates with Legal Experience and Knowledge of State Laws and Regulations
- TDI: Seeking Candidates with Problem-Solving, Communication, and Critical Thinking Skills
- Work at TDI: Hybrid Work Schedule and Regular Work Attendance Required
- TDI: Veterans Welcome to Apply and Receive Preference
- Join TDI and Make a Difference in the Insurance Industry
- TDI: Supporting Career Advancement and Work-Life Balance for Employees
- Apply Now and Join TDI's Team of Legal Professionals in Austin, Texas.

Flexible work schedules, hybrid work schedule, 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, retirement plans, training opportunities, military employment preference, veterans preference, remote work options.

Legal research, advising clients, interpreting laws and regulations, drafting legal documents, managing caseload, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, managing workload and deadlines, project management, team leadership, communication, confidentiality, knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, legal analysis, legal principles and procedures, caseload management, state and federal rules of evidence and procedures, reasoning and logic, good judgment, research skills, drafting legal opinions, memos, briefs, contracts, pleadings, and reports, summarizing research findings, using electronic and hard-copy legal reference materials, explaining legal concepts, responding to dynamic situations, working independently and as a team player, identifying and analyzing legal problems, expressing legal opinions clearly and persuasively, dealing with the public and coworkers tactfully and professionally, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, explaining legal concepts to lay persons, responding to dynamic situations, maintaining confidentiality, using technology tools, databases, and tracking systems, using electronic and hard-copy legal reference materials, responding to dynamic situations, working independently and as a team player, dealing with the public and coworkers tactfully and professionally.

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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 comparable advanced legal degree, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, 3 years of legal research and writing experience on complex technical issues preferred, 3 years of experience advising clients on complex matters, drafting legal opinions, memos, briefs, and other legal documents, managing caseload with variety of legal issues requiring prioritization, decision making, and collaboration with client(s), experience in researching complex issues and briefing subject matter experts and management, regulatory or administrative law experience, experience with insurance or other regulatory compliance, information sharing agreements, and confidentiality, experience working with or for organizations or agencies with multiple layers of management, experience with litigation (includes trials, litigation support or discovery).

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