Associate Reviewing Attorney (Remote) (825512)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to connecting Texans with careers. As an Associate Reviewing Attorney, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and fairness in the appeals process. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your legal expertise will directly impact the lives of citizens and businesses. With a focus on work-life balance, competitive salaries, and extensive training opportunities, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community. If you thrive in a supportive team atmosphere and are ready to contribute your skills, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Telecommuting within Texas

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Family care leave

Qualifications

• Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate.
• Requires graduation from an accredited law school and State Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Review legal sufficiency of appeals and draft case summaries.
• Analyze recorded testimony and prepare decisions in conformity with law.
• Conduct informal hearings and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Texas Payday law

Texas Unemployment Compensation Act

Concise writing

Time management

Legal analysis

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of Texas

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description - Associate Reviewing Attorney (Remote) (825512)

Description

WHO WE ARE:
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 and occasional teleworking may be available in many of our positions. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

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 YOU ARE:
You have the ability to meet strict production deadlines, foster a positive team attitude, demonstrate strong attention to detail with high volume work, and handle multiple priorities. As an ARA in Commission Appeals, you will join a select team of self-motivated legal professionals who value having an immediate impact on the citizens and businesses of Texas while working in a positive work environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
No litigation skills or experience are required. This is a non-litigation position with no employment connection to our primary customer, the Commission offices. An Associate Reviewing Attorney (Attorney I) performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work, listening to approximately 15 to 20 recorded hearings per week, extracting relevant facts from testimony and evidence, and drafting written summaries (not transcripts) and other documentation for consideration by the Commissioners and their staff on a weekly cycle. Recommendations conform to existing law, the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, Texas Payday law, and Commission precedent. The Agency provides legal resources, with minimal need for outside legal research. Our Attorneys may also conduct informal, telephonic hearings in accordance with agency guidelines. ARA’s work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. They excel in working independently, but also routinely share ideas to facilitate rapid problem solving and consistency of recommendation. We foster a collaborative, small-team environment, a positive attitude and high quality and timeliness expectations. Many of our Attorneys have been with the department for many years.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

1. Interpret laws and regulations related to programs administered by TWC.
2. Review legal sufficiency of appeals.
3. Draft and review legal case summaries and other work product before release to other offices.
4. Complete work in a timely fashion.
5. Analyze recorded testimony and documentary evidence developed at lower–level, informal, administrative hearings relating to programs administered by TWC, including Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Payday/Wage Claims.
6. Summarize relevant facts and make timely recommendations for the resolution of each case.
7. Ensure that recommendations conform to existing law, including TUCA, Texas Payday law and Commission precedent.
8. Prepare a decision for each case in conformity to existing law & Commission precedent.
9. Prepare correspondence related to such cases.
10. May conduct ordered hearings.
11. May participate in Rapid Process Improvement (RPI) initiatives.
12. Perform related work as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

1. Experience and/or knowledge of Texas Payday law
2. Experience and/or knowledge of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act
3. Prior experience conducting informal, administrative hearings
4. Experience as a briefing attorney
5. Experience drafting case digests
6. Concise writing style
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and accomplish multiple, competing tasks under pressure
8. Ability to adapt rapidly and professionally to unanticipated instructions or requirements
9. Experience and/or knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings and of laws, regulations and rules related to TWC
10. Prior experience and/or knowledge of Commission Appeals policies and procedures
11. Demonstrated ability to efficiently identify and summarize relevant facts, apply logical analysis, and draft legal documents in a timely fashion
12. Ability to interpret and apply laws, and use legal reference materials
13. Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task and work well under pressure while meeting department and agency set deadlines
14. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
15. Excellent typing skills of 50 words per minute
16. Meticulous eye for detail
17. Experience using Microsoft Word
18. Ability to adapt and willingness to learn
19. Personal pride in a job well done for the benefit of others.

YOU GAIN:

1. A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
2. Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas
3. Competitive salary: $5,705.70/month
4. Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
5. Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
6. Medical Insurance
7. Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
8. Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.