Government
Austin, TX
Government and Government Relations Attorney in Austin, TX
Attorney
4-5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Attorney II-III
Job Responsibilities:
Attorney II:
- Advises state and military management on programs and issues involving legal risks.
- Provides advice on the legal implications of policy decisions.
- Keeps management updated on pertinent legal issues affecting civilian and military personnel.
- Assists with representing the organization in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General on administrative and civil actions involving the agency.
- Researches points of law involved in hearings to assess the validity and completeness of cases cited.
- Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to, memoranda, legal opinions, briefs, contracts, proposals, and reports.
- May assist with research for policy and process questions.
- Provides legal guidance to the staff on the development, interpretation, and application of agency regulations and state and federal laws.
- Coordinates legal opinions and communications with the State Judge Advocate General/ General Counsel’s Office.
- Responds to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in coordination with the TPIA/FOIA Officer.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Assists in conducting administrative, regulatory, evidentiary, and enforcement hearings.
- Assists in preparing cases for court trial and represents the agency in court when necessary.
- Administers the agency’s records and information management program and serves as the agency’s centralized point of contact for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
- Advises on record retention matters.
- May investigate alleged law violations and prepares reports of findings.
- May assist in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and related documents.
- May draft or assist in drafting legislative bills, administrative rules, and amendments, for legislative consideration.
- May provide or coordinate training.
- Attends various meetings and other events as requested.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
- May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include holidays and weekends.
Attorney III:
- Advises state and military management on programs and issues involving legal risks.
- Provides high-level advice on the legal implications of policy decisions and keeps management informed on pertinent legal issues affecting civilian and military personnel.
- Represents the organization in collaboration with the Office of Attorney General on administrative and civil actions involving the agency.
- Conducts thorough legal research on points of law involved in hearings to assess the validity and completeness of cases cited.
- Prepares and drafts comprehensive legal documents, including, but not limited to, memoranda, legal opinions, briefs, contracts, proposals, and other reports.
- Provides expert legal research and analysis for policy and process questions.
- Advises staff on legal matters, and on the development, interpretation, and application of agency regulations, as well as state and federal laws.
- Drafts detailed legal opinions and provides strategic counsel to senior leadership.
- Drafts and reviews responses to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests in coordination with the TPIA/FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Officer.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Conducts administrative, regulatory, evidentiary, and enforcement hearings, representing the agency as needed.
- Prepares cases for court trial and for representing the agency in matters before court as appropriate.
- Administers the agency’s records and information management program, serving as the agency’s centralized point of contact for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
- Provides expert advice on record retention matters.
- Investigates alleged law violations and prepares comprehensive reports of findings, with recommendations for action.
- Serves as an agency representative in administrative hearings.
- Assists in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and related legal documents.
- Drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
- Drafts, reviews, and revises administrative rules, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Serves as a liaison with complainants to be represented in an administrative hearing or with their authorized representatives.
- Provides and coordinates training.
- Attends various meetings as requested.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
- May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include holidays and weekends.
Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
Experience:
Attorney II:
- A minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience in legal work is required.
Attorney III:
- A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in legal work is required.
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with the Texas Public Information Act is preferred.
- Experience working in a military environment for at least four years is preferred.
Registration, Certification or Licensure:
- Must possess a license to practice law in the state of Texas.
- Valid driver’s license is required. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business.
Salary Information:
- Salary (Pay Basis): 5, - 9, (Monthly)
Apr 23, 2025
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