17410true17410falseSubmission for the position Law Clerk - State Counsel for Offenders - Job Number 25002574false17410falsetrueLaw Clerk - State Counsel for OffendersSTATE COUNSEL FOR OFFSTATE COUNSEL FOR OFFUnited States-TexasUnited States-TexasLegalLegalRegularRegularFull-timeFull-timeModerateModerate3437.503437.50MonthlyMonthlyLongevity PayLongevity PayNoNoNoNoNoNo11Non-exemptNon-exemptSep 30 2025 120000 AMSep 30 2025 120000 AMAug 31 2026 115900 PMAug 31 2026 115900 PM 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 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. 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. 2. 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. 4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 5. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public. 6. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 7. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 8. Skill to conduct legal research and investigations. 9. Skill to interpret court documents and correspondence. 10. Skill to evaluate and relate findings to cases. 11. Skill to plan work in order to meet established deadlines. 12. Skill to interpret Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred. 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 15-44 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. 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 supervisors 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 Gina.Boyce2IOIC.texas.gov 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 supervisors 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 Gina.Boyce2IOIC.texas.gov 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 Auditors Office 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 Auditors Office 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. 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.