Senior Employment Law Attorney (Telework Eligible)

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Dental/vision options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Legal Employment Attorney III in Austin, TX. This full-time role involves complex legal work, supervising others, and providing counsel to agency programs in family law, civil litigation, and related areas.

Telework eligibility is available, with a monthly salary range reflected in the posting. Essential duties include planning legal activities, preparing opinions and briefs, and representing the agency in hearings.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Two years’ experience in the practice of law.
• Experience in legal work.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes legal activities to ensure deadlines and successful outcomes for the agency.
• Represents the agency in court or administrative hearings as appropriate.

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Legal Employment Attorney III in Austin, TX. This full-time role involves complex legal work, supervising others, and providing counsel to agency programs in family law, civil litigation, and related areas.

Telework eligibility is available, with a monthly salary range reflected in the posting. Essential duties include planning legal activities, preparing opinions and briefs, and representing the agency in hearings.