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The Texas Department of Public Safety seeks an attorney to provide legal representation in administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and local courts. This role also involves counseling the agency on regulatory compliance across multiple programs, including handgun licensing, private security, vehicle inspection, and metal recycling matters.
Key Responsibilities: The attorney will manage all phases of administrative cases, from initial case development through final resolution. Duties include conducting discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel, examining witnesses during evidentiary hearings, and drafting legal documents. The position offers substantial hands-on litigation experience while supporting the agency's diverse regulatory mission.
Professional Environment: This position provides an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking meaningful litigation experience in a government setting that values professional development and work-life balance.
What We OfferThe department offers a collaborative work environment with career advancement opportunities. Benefits include: Comprehensive medical insurance with premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees and the state pays 50% of the premium for dependents Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance Generous paid leave and holidays State retirement pension plan Comprehensive wellness program
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly complex (senior-level) attorney work. Work involves professional legal and administrative work for the Office of Regulatory Counsel. Work involves providing legal advice and representation to licensing and regulatory entities within the Department, including handgun licensing, private security, vehicle inspection, and metals recycling regulatory programs. Work includes representing the agency in administrative hearings and participating in the drafting of legislation and administrative rules. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitudefor the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates applications submitted under various regulatory schemes for which the Department is responsible.
Makes determinations and recommendations regarding applications based upon applicable statutes, rules and Department policy.
3.Drafts and files petitions and exhibits for administrative hearings under the applicable regulatory statutes. Schedules hearings in the appropriate justice of the peace court or the State Office of Administrative Hearings and obtains necessary documents for the hearings. Represents the Department at the hearings.
Drafts and files petitions and exhibits for appeals of administrative hearings at the County Court at Law, Court of Appeals, or Texas SupremeCourt levels. Schedules hearings in the appropriate court and obtains necessary documents for the hearings. Represents the Department at the hearings.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries regarding the applicable regulatory statutes from legislators, county and district attorneys, employees in the Attorney Generals office, judges, law enforcement agencies, Department employees, and the general public.
Interprets statutes and regulations related to regulatory programs and develops corresponding protocols, specifications and policies to guide actions of Department employees involved in those activities.
Assists in drafting legislation and monitoring pending legislation.
Drafts administrative rules related to the applicable regulatory statutes.
Identifies training needs, discusses program effectiveness with management and recommends changes within the programs to comply with applicable federal and state laws more efficiently.
Performs legal research and provides legal counsel to Department personnel regarding applicable regulatory issues affecting regulatory programs.
Travels throughout the state as required.
Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education Graduation from an accredited school of law with a L.L.B or J.D. is required.
Experience Experience in the areas of legal research, trial and appellate procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules ofCivil Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Administrative Law, Texas Penal Code, or general Texas law is required.
Licensure and/or Certification Licensure by the State Bar of Texas is required. Must possess a valid driver licensefrom state of residence.
Regulatory Knowledge Knowledge of the Texas Open Records Act, Administrative law, Rules of Civil Procedure,Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Texas Penal Code or other general Texas laws.
Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish andmaintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demandand constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines withoutsacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professionalpresentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension Knowledge of legal terminology, research methods and techniques, preparation anduse of legal documents, administrative and court procedures, law office practices and procedures, relevant laws, anddetails of the English language as it applies to legal documents.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discernvariations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, drawaccurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency withutilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with MicrosoftOffice Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to conduct Legal Research utilizing Westl
