Law Clerk - Office of the General Counsel - Huntsville/Austin (038900 038901 038902 038903)

Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Case Law, Case Management, Communication Skills, Depth Perception, Electricity, Human Resources, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Investigation, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Local Area Network (LAN), Machine Tool, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Records Management, Regulations, Research Skills, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Researches and analyzes legal sources to include statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, land titles, and various rules and regulations; reviews drafts of laws, rules and regulations affecting agency operations; and provides research on bills and amendments for legislative consideration.

B. Assists attorneys in providing legal advice and counsel; assists in preparation for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.

C. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing legal opinions, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, and other legal documents; and ensures timely filings of legal documents.

D. Provides liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and the public; and prepares presentations and participates in case conferences.

E. Provides technical assistance to others.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

  1. Completion of one-year of law school accredited by an organization recognized by the

Council for Higher Education (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDE),

or by the American Bar Association (ABA).

  1. Legal work experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

  1. Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.

  2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.

  3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

  1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

  2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

  1. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

  2. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

  1. Skill to conduct legal research and investigations.

  2. Skill to interpret court documents and correspondence.

  3. Skill to evaluate and relate findings to cases.

  4. Skill to plan work in order to meet established deadlines.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend

repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,

alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate

motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving

objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working

protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and

automobile.

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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Texas Dept of Criminal Justice