Assistant General Counsel I-II (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Workplace

Competitive salary

Retirement benefit plan

401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an Assistant General Counsel I-II in Austin to perform moderately to complex legal work under supervision in the Office of General Counsel.

The role requires a Texas bar admission and ABA-approved law degree, with two to three years of relevant experience. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills and be willing to travel up to 10% within Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-approved law school and admission to the Texas State Bar.
• 2–3 years of full‑time legal practice or equivalent responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive research and writing on state and federal matters before the Commission.
• Draft rules, evaluate legislation, and perform complex administrative law work.
• Represent the agency at administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice in meetings with clients, staff and the public.
• Duty involves travel up to 10% within Texas.

Skills

Excellent oral & written skills

Government policy experience

Administrative law & hearings

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Job Description - Assistant General Counsel I-II (Austin) (827461)

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel I-II (Austin) - ( 827461 )

Description

WHO WE ARE:

The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, 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. This position is located at 101 E. 15th St., Austin, Texas, in the Office of General Counsel.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

A graduate from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association who has been admitted to the State Bar of Texas and has two to three years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or two to three years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Assistant General Counsel (General Counsel I-II) performs moderately complex to complex (journey-level) legal work in the office of General Counsel. Works under general supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Perform extensive research and writing on state and federal matters before the Commission.
• Provide input on the development of agency programs and the establishment of agency procedures.
• Draft rules, evaluate legislation and perform complex legal work related to administrative law and agency programs.
• Represent the agency at administrative hearings involving agency programs.
• Provide legal advice to TWC representative in meetings with clients, staff and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

General Counsel I:

• Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas plus two years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or two years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty.

General Counsel II:

• Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas plus three years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or three years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Two to three years' experience in legal work involving governmental policy, administrative law, administrative hearings.
• Experience in legal work with governmental policies providing guidance and briefing on federal and state laws.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $8,762.72-$9,509.73/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.