Senior Employment Attorney IV – Remote Telework Eligible

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 86,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Employment Attorney IV to oversee complex legal work and provide counsel. The role emphasizes preparing briefs, supervising others, and advising on state and federal laws affecting DFPS programs.

Requirements include a JD, Texas bar admission, and 2+ years of legal experience. Telework eligibility offers flexible remote work options within the state and beyond.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Two years of legal experience; employment law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex legal matters and oversee agency legal work.
• Draft opinions, briefs, and legal documents; prepare for hearings.
• Advise staff and public on laws, regulations, and agency policy.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Judgment and initiative

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Employment Attorney IV to oversee complex legal work and provide counsel. The role emphasizes preparing briefs, supervising others, and advising on state and federal laws affecting DFPS programs.

Requirements include a JD, Texas bar admission, and 2+ years of legal experience. Telework eligibility offers flexible remote work options within the state and beyond.