Legal Assistant (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certification

Competitive starting salary

Retirement benefit plan

401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission seeks a Legal Assistant II to provide comprehensive litigation and program support. You will track litigation progress, draft and proofread legal documents, and conduct legal research across agency areas.

The role requires meticulous attention to deadlines, confidentiality, and collaboration with internal counsel, program staff, and outside counsel to advance the agency's mission.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in legal assistance work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Exceptional proofreading and formatting skills, with strong legal research and citation verification abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet strict statutory deadlines, and track moving parts across complex cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Gather facts and seek documentation from internal departments to coordinate case management.
• Manage the full lifecycle of comprehensive lawsuit files in compliance with records retention schedules.
• Draft and proofread pleadings, briefs, certified records, and other legal documents.
• Support attorneys handling program administrative appeals and related matters.
• Review agency pleadings, motions, and discovery requests for factual accuracy and alignment with policy.
• Conduct legal research and verify citations, quotations, and footnotes for proper legal formatting.
• Facilitate communication between attorneys and program staff to align deadlines and produce routine correspondence.
• Provide backup support to other legal staff on UI, Tax, wage claims, and Subrogation.
• Prepare routine statistical, administrative, and legal reports, studies, and indexes.

Skills

Legal assistance experience

Proofreading

Legal research

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Legal Assistant (Austin) (827342)

Job Description

Description

WHO WE ARE:

The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your daily work makes a tangible difference in the lives and livelihoods of our fellow Texans.This position is based out of 101 E. 15th Street, 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 legal professional and collaborative problem solver who excels in a fast-paced environment. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and take a strategic approach to case management and litigation support. You understand the value of meeting tight statutory deadlines and are eager to act as a crucial organizational liaison among internal counsel, agency program staff, and outside representing counsel to support the agency’s mission.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Legal Assistant II performs complex to highly complex legal assistant work in the Office of General Counsel. You will provide comprehensive support to litigation and program attorneys across multiple agency areas. Serving as a key organizational partner, you will track litigation progress, draft and proofread legal documents, conduct legal research, and gather case information.

This role requires exceptional accuracy, strict adherence to statutory deadlines, and compliance with confidentiality laws. Legal Assistant II works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Gather facts and seek documentation from internal departments to coordinate case management. You will compile necessary records to ensure attorneys and decision-makers have the information they need for litigation, discovery, and program matters.
• Manage the full lifecycle of comprehensive lawsuit files in compliance with records retention schedules to help monitor litigation progress.
• Draft and proofread pleadings, briefs, certified records, and other legal documents, ensuring exceptional accuracy and adherence to strict statutory deadlines.
• Support attorneys handling program administrative appeals and related matters.
• Review agency pleadings, motions, and discovery requests for factual accuracy and alignment with TWC policy.
• Conduct legal research and verify citations, quotations, and footnotes for proper legal formatting.
• Facilitate communication between attorneys and program staff to align deadlines and produce routine correspondence (such as records requests and status updates).
• Provide backup support to other legal staff on matters involving Unemployment Insurance (UI), Tax, Texas Payday Law wage claims, and Subrogation.
• Prepare routine statistical, administrative, and legal reports, studies, and indexes.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Two years of full-time experience in legal assistance work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of full-time experience in legal assistance work.
• Exceptional proofreading and formatting skills, with strong legal research and citation verification abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet strict statutory deadlines, and track moving parts across complex cases simultaneously.
• High level of organization and meticulous attention to detail in document and file management.
• Experience in litigation management, formulating case files, and interacting with external legal counsel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with internal legal teams, program staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated integrity and adherence to confidentiality laws and professional standards.

YOU GAIN:

• AFamily Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $5,416.58 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 employeescan be found athttps://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.