TDI Attorney IV (Part-Time Employment Law Attorney)

Min 4 yrs required

Part-time

No

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Job Title: Part-Time Employment Law Attorney at Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

Experience: 4 years of state and federal employment law experience

Salary: $3,750 per month

Location: Austin, Texas

Organization: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

Department: General Counsel Division

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Organization Overview:

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is a state regulatory agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry, administering the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educating and protecting consumers. TDI offers a range of benefits for employees, including flexible work schedules, work-life balance, career advancement opportunities, and free parking.

Job Summary:

TDI is seeking a Part-Time Employment Law Attorney to join their dynamic team in the General Counsel Division. The attorney will provide legal advice and representation on employment law and ethics matters, as well as participate in projects related to policy development and legislative changes. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills, as well as experience with state and federal employment laws.

Job Description:

- Provide legal advice to agency staff on federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Review and draft legal documents and regulations related to employment law
- Represent the agency in employment law matters, negotiations, and mediations
- Participate in administrative hearings and assist the Office of the Attorney General in preparing litigation cases
- Analyze agency compliance with employment and ethics laws
- Draft and analyze state and federal legislation

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensure as an attorney to practice law in Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- 4 years of experience with state and federal employment laws (law clerk experience can be counted)

Additional Details:

- Regular work attendance required
- May be eligible for hybrid work schedule
- Must have secure, dedicated workspace with reliable internet
- Must be available for weekly meetings and collaboration during regular business hours

Preferences:

- Recent employment law experience
- Experience advising in-house staff and management on legal issues
- Recent experience with employment-related litigation or administrative complaints
- Recent experience conducting investigations related to employment issues
- Recent experience advising clients on ethics matters

Skills Required:

- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong legal research and writing skills, including plain English legal writing
- Ability to analyze legal problems and identify solutions
- Project management and/or team leadership experience

Benefits:

- Flexible work schedules
- Hybrid work schedule, if applicable
- Work-life balance
- 48 hours of accrued vacation and sick leave per year
- 20+ holidays per year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Free parking
- 50% comprehensive medical insurance for half-time employees
- Retirement annuity and 401(k) and 457 programs

How to Apply:

To apply, submit a resume and complete job history through Work in Texas (WIT) or through the CAPPS Career Center. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Veterans may receive a preference by submitting appropriate documents with their application.

Join our team at TDI and make a difference in public service! Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity as a Part-Time Employment Law Attorney.

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Flexible work schedules, hybrid work schedule, work-life balance, accrued vacation and sick leave, holidays, career advancement opportunities, free parking, medical insurance, retirement annuity, 401(k) and 457 programs

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Legal research, writing, analysis, Microsoft Office, problem-solving, critical thinking, project management, team leadership, communication, confidentiality, reasoning, logic, planning, organization, judgment, legal concepts, technology, database management, teamwork, risk evaluation, interpretation, summarization, electronic and hard-copy legal reference materials

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree

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Qualification and Experience 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, four years of experience with state and federal employment laws, experience with law clerking

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