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Working Title: AttorneyState Classification: Attorney III V
Class No. / Sal Grp: 3504/B26; 3505/B28; 3506/B30Monthly Salary: $6,377.50 - $15,791.58 - Salary/Classification Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Austin, Texas Overnight Travel: Moderate Overnight Travel Up to 5%
Mission:The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.
General Description:Performs highly complex legal work. Work involves examining and preparing legal documents, drafting rules and legislation, rendering legal advice and counsel, and representing the Department in administrative hearings. Work is performed under the direction of the Departments General Counsel with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Duties:
Advises Department staff regarding effective and proposed state and federal laws and regulations affecting the agency or regulated entities
Advises Department staff, regulated entities and general public on the interpretation and application of laws and regulations administered or enforced by the Department
Performs legal research
Prepares and reviews legal documents, reports, legal opinions and briefs
Assists in reviewing and drafting legislation and rules
Assists in formulating, coordinating and establishing Department policies and procedures
Assists with administrative enforcement actions and represents the Department in administrative hearings
Assists the Attorney Generals Office in preparing for court trials.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:
Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree. Three (3) years of experience as an attorney, which includes experience with state and/or federal regulatory, compliance, trust, or other issues related to financial institutions or similar. Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
Attorney IV: Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree. Four (4) years of experience as an attorney, which includes experience with state and/or federal regulatory, compliance, trust, or other issues related to financial institutions or similar. Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
Attorney V: Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree. Five (5) years of experience as an attorney, which includes experience with state and/or federal regulatory, compliance, trust, or other issues related to financial institutions or similar. Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules applicable to entities regulated by the Department of Banking. Knowledge of and experience in business and commercial law. Experience in administrative and civil litigation. Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Procedure Act and the Texas Public Information Act. Experience in drafting legislation and regulations. Knowledge of laws, regulations and practices pertaining to state and national banks and money services businesses. Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to perpetual care cemeteries and prepaid funeral contracts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings and of laws and regulations, and rules related to the agency. Ability to conduct hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to interpret and apply laws, to use reason and logic in identifying and solving complex problems. Ability to prioritize workloads and use judgment to identify courses of action. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Skill in legal research, writing and analysis. Ability to maintain effective public relations. Competency in the use of computers. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, team members, regulated entities, and the public. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Special Requirements: Position requires at least 5 % overnight travel. Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Drivers license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection. This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity. Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile. Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.
Physical Cognitive Requirements:The physical demands described here are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computers, copiers, printers, telephones, and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.
This position requires: Regular and punctual attendance. Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent sitting. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Travel is less than 5% with possible overnight stays.
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