TEC-Attorney I- III (26-01)

Overview

The Texas Ethics Commission is hiring two attorneys to perform entry level to moderately complex attorney work administering and enforcing state ethics laws. Work for the Enforcement Division involves investigating and processing sworn complaints, conducting discovery and hearings, and drafting and negotiating settlements. Positions will work under moderate supervision with significant latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Classification and salary are based on experience.

Specific Job Functions

• Processes and investigates sworn complaint cases.
• Conducts discovery, including requests for production, written questions, and applications for the issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.
• Conducts or assists in administrative enforcement hearings before the Commissioners, including preliminary review hearings, and pre-hearing conferences and formal hearings subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Drafts and negotiates settlements with respondents and opposing counsel.
• Assists in referring cases to criminal prosecutors.
• Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda, including briefs and motions.
• Makes presentations to the Commissioners, groups regulated by the Commission, and the general public.
• May research and analyze legislation, and communicate with or testify before members and staff of the Texas Legislature during legislative sessions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Work Expectations

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Registration, Certification, or Licensure

Benefits

Military / Veteran Considerations

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES : Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or related duties may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply. See MOS Crosswalk information for details.

Other Requirements

Location and Salary (example postings)

Austin, TX

Salary range typically listed with postings; provided here for context : $110,000 - $180,000

J-18808-Ljbffr