Posted April 20, 2024
Attorney II & Attorney III
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Austin, TX
Full Time
Reference: TexasAlcoholicBeverageCommission4476774
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Depending on the classification series Attorney II or Attorney III:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves investigating and litigating administrative actions against agency licensees and permittees for violations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and Texas Administrative Code, overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. May supervise the work of others.
Works under general to limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. AND NOTE: Candidate(s) will be offered the salary and classification level commensurate with their experience.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations. Specifically, working knowledge of Texas administrative law, and civil evidentiary techniques and procedural requirements. Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat); in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action. Ability to participate in hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct research, to summarize findings, to interpret and apply laws, to use legal reference materials, to communicate effectively, and to provide guidance to others. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. |
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Possess a valid Texas drivers license. |
This position is eligible for hybrid in-person/telework assignment. The selected attorney will be required to work in the office at least three days a week until training is complete, and the attorney has demonstrated competency and the ability to work independently.
The attorneys in-person work schedule will be reevaluated at that point. For telework, the attorney must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.
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