Attorney

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