Texas Workforce Commission
Government
Attorney
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“Attorney at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Employment law, Administrative law, Legal research, Public speaking. Prepare weekly case summaries. Provide presentations on employment law”
Industry & Context.
Analyze complex legal issues
Must be Texas resident, Willing to relocate to Texas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from accredited law school, Admission to State Bar of Texas, Experience conducting legal research, Experience document preparation, Strong knowledge of legal principles, Strong knowledge of administrative procedures, Ability to analyze complex legal issues, Ability to present findings clearly, High ethical standards, Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice to Have
Experience in employment law, Experience in administrative law, Experience in public policy, Experience with public speaking, Experience talking in group settings, Experience talking with office staff, Experience talking with Commissioner, Experience presenting topics before employer groups, Experience in conference presentations, Familiarity with state workforce systems, Experience working in government legal environments, Experience working in public service legal environments
What You'll Do.
Prepare weekly case summaries
Provide presentations on employment law
Conduct legal research
Draft memoranda on labor law
Draft memoranda on employment law
Present content at conferences
Interpret agency rules
Interpret regulations
Participate in briefings
Participate in hearings
Participate in meetings
Participate in consultations
Contribute to legal content publications
Assist with planning employer conferences
Assist with delivering employer conferences
Assist with planning outreach events
Assist with delivering outreach events
Prepare for Unemployment Insurance appeals
Manage employer hotline
Manage constituent email
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with legal team; Briefings and staff meetings
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Present findings clearly
Full Job Description
Attorney I - Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers Join the Texas Workforce Commission and Make a Difference for Texas Employers The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Attorney I to join our dynamic legal team on a full-time basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable, high-level experience in employment and administrative law, directly supporting the Commissioner who represents Texas employers in matters related to workforce development and labor law. As an Attorney I in our office, you will play a vital role in advising and supporting the Commissioner, contributing to the advancement of a pro-employer environment in Texas. You will report to the Commissioner’s Senior Legal Counsel and work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated legal team of four attorneys. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. Who We Are TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While we are headquartered in Austin, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers provides legal, educational, and policy services to employers across Texas. Key functions of the legal team include: -Preparing for weekly Unemployment Insurance appeals cases. -Presenting content at the Texas Conference for Employers, an employment law information conferences sponsored and hosted by the TWC Employer Commissioner. -Managing a statewide employer hotline and constituent email for employment law inquiries. -Developing and
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