Comptroller - Legal Counsel (Attorney III-IV)

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About the Comptroller’s Office

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!

Culture

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

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General description

Join the Operations & Support Legal Services Division – Open Records Section team as an Attorney III-IV! Work involves reviewing proposed legislation and rendering legal advice on a wide variety of issues including access to records, privacy laws, transparency, the Texas Public Information Act, records management, tax laws, and other laws and regulations under which the agency operates. Also monitors compliance with interagency contracts.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Salary Range:

Attorney III: $7,833.33-$8,333.33

Attorney IV: $8,333.33-$8,666.67

Education:

· Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Experience:

· Experience working with the Texas Public Information Act.

· Experience researching statutes, rules, and cases; drafting memos or other legal documents; and providing legal advice to client or client agency.

· Three or more years related experience.

· Prefer experience working in a state agency legal department.

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.

In this role you will:

· Compile and review for public release agency records, entering requests onto FYI database. Coordinate requests with data analysts, business analysts, and other legal staff in this division and other professionals and attorneys in other divisions.

· Research legislative history, case law, and administrative rulings; prepare legal opinions, reports and memos for agency use. Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of issues including access to records, privacy laws, transparency, Public Information Act, records management, and other laws and regulations. Prepare legal arguments, documents, and exhibits for referral to the Attorney General for rulings. Prepare summaries and analysis of these rulings for agency use.

· Coordinate with this agency and other agencies on interagency agreements. Review proposed legislation and rules. Draft and review division publications and procedures.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on:

State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions

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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.