TALCB - Staff Attorney

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION • Austin, TX • 1d ago

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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT STAFF ATTORNEY Texas Appraiser Licensing Certification Board Job Posting Number: 2507-13-TALCB Monthly Salary: $7,000 - $8,500 State Classification: Attorney III Class No.: U3504 / EE00 Location: Austin, Texas FLSA Status: Exempt Work Week: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week Flexible work schedule / Hybrid telecommuting Travel: 5% Benefits of Working at TREC /TALCB Flexible work schedule Hybrid telecommuting Work-life balance 96 hours of accrued vacation a year 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year 10+ paid holidays every year Career advancement opportunities Free downtown parking Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees, and the state pays 50% of premium cost for dependents Job Summary: Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. No outside professional practice is allowed by any agency employee without prior approval. Job Duties: Represent the agency in hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), including drafting legal documents, coordinating witnesses, and presenting evidence Manage a diverse caseload of appraiser, appraisal management company, and appraiser education provider complaints Evaluate applicant background checks and criminal history Evaluate course and education provider applications Respond to phone or written inquiries from stakeholders Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree Four (4) years of experience in law practice, either private or governmental Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, in good standing Preferred Qualifications: Experience in representing state agencies before the State Office of Administrative Hearings Experience working with and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to commercial and residential real estate. Experience in regulatory compliance as it relates to real estate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective written and verbal communication skills Skill in operating a personal computer, to include Word, Excel, and Adobe Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and agency administrative rules and regulations. Ability to learn state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas Ability to write clear and accurate opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, orders, rules, memoranda, correspondence, etc. Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in mediation and negotiations; and in using judgment to identify courses of action. Ability to plan and organize work, work under strict deadlines, to conduct and advise on hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to prepare cases for hearing, to interpret and apply laws, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others. Ability to work with a team to solve problems Environmental Physical Conditions: Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. Involves speaking to groups of people. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30pounds. Work involves extensive phone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer. How To Apply: To apply for this position, complete an on-line application either through the TREC CAPPS External Applicant Career Section or through Work In Texas (WIT). All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applications will not be considered until all required documentation is received by TREC/TALCB. Skills test will be conducted at the time of the interview. For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the TREC Human Resources by phone at 512-936-3604. Applications must be received by the closing date in order to be considered for this posting. Additional Application Requirements: Resume / Cover letter detailing how your experience ties to the position Military Crosswalk Information: /MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf TREC/TALCB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, pla

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