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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTSTAFF ATTORNEYTREC Enforcement DivisionJob Posting Number:2609-03-ENFMonthly Salary:$6,250.00 - $8,175.00State Classification:Attorney I, II, or IIIClass No./ Group:U3502, U3503, U3504 / EE00Location:Austin, TexasFLSA Status:ExemptWork Week:Monday-Friday, 40 hours/weekFlexible work schedule / Hybrid telecommutingTravel:5%Benefits of Working at TREC /TALCBand#8226; Flexible work scheduleand#8226; Hybrid telecommutingand#8226; Work-life balanceand#8226; 96 hours of accrued vacation a yearand#8226; 96 hours of accrued sick leave a yearand#8226; 10+ paid holidays every yearand#8226; Career advancement opportunitiesand#8226; Free downtown parkingand#8226; Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees, and the state pays 50% of premium cost for dependentsJob Summary:Sharpen your legal writing skills and build deep expertise in Texas real estate law as a Staff Attorney with the Texas Real Estate Commission. In this role, youand#8217;ll gain hands-on experience interpreting and applying state laws governing real estate brokerage and general real estate practices, while expanding your litigation skills in a dynamic regulatory environment.This position is ideal for an attorney passionate about enforcing consumer protection laws and ensuring fair, transparent real estate transactions for Texans.Attorney I: Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.Attorney II: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) legal work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Attorney III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.No outside professional practice is allowed by any agency employee without prior approval.Job Duties:and#8226; Represent the agency in contested cases, preparing and conducting hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).and#8226; Provide legal advice and formal opinions on complex real estate issues.and#8226; Evaluate consumer complaints and determine appropriate legal action when violations of TREC statutes or rules are alleged.and#8226; Review and respond to consumer complaints and referred applicationsand#8226; Manage a caseload of pending complaintsand#8226; Prepare petitions for hearings; legal opinions, briefs, memos, and other documents as assignedand#8226; Respond to phone or written inquiries concerning Enforcement Division issuesand#8226; Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:and#8226; Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degreeand#8226; Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, license must be in good standingand#8226; Attorney I: Experience in law practice, either private or government.and#8226; Attorney II: Minimum two (2) years experience in law practice, either private or governmentand#8226; Attorney III: Minimum three (3) years of experience in law practice, either private or governmentPreferred Qualifications:and#8226; Work experience with administrative hearings or litigationand#8226; Work experience in writing pleadings, including petitions and ordersand#8226; Work experience negotiating or drafting settlementsand#8226; Work experience with real estate transactions and contractsand#8226; Working knowledge of The Real Estate License Act (Chapter 1101, Texas Occupations Code) and other laws administered by the agencyKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:and#8226; Effective written and verbal communication skillsand#8226; Skill in operating a personal computer, to include Word, Excel, and Adobeand#8226; Ability to learn administrative lawand#8226; Ability to learn state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areasand#8226; Ability to write clear and accurate opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, orders, rules, memoranda, correspondence, etc.and#8226; Ability to manage a caseload of pending complaintsand#8226; Ability to advise staff, regulated entities, and the public on the interpretation of agency laws and regulationsand#8226; Ability to effectively communicate with the public by phone, in writing, and in personand#8226; Ability to work with a team to solve problemsand#8226; Ability to multi-task, prioritize work to meet deadlinesand#8226; Ability to review, analyze, and resolve complaints (using administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolution processes) against license holders, including real estate brokers, sales agents, inspectors, instructors, and schoolsand#8226; Ability to litigate contested case hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)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 30 pounds. 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 includes 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.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 and Cover Letter detailing how your experience ties to the position is requiredIf granted an interview, you will also be required to submit (1) a writing sample (no more than 10 pages, it may be an excerpt), (2) law school transcripts and (3) references.Employment is contingent on passing a criminal background investigation that will permit a candidate to access the Texas CJIS System.Military Crosswalk Information:MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdfTREC/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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to Human Resources. 1-800-RELAY TX (for hearing impaired).TREC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25, to provide proof of the
