Senior PIA & Public Records Attorney (Dallas)

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an Attorney IV to support the Civil Division PIA Section, coordinating Public Information Act requests and preparing briefs for the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

Responsibilities include interpreting PIA rules, coordinating with County Clerk, Tax Assessor and District Clerk, reviewing documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring deadlines and confidentiality requirements are met. The role is At-Will with no civil service rights.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years and six (6) months of experience practicing law.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees, departments and the public.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and processing Public Information Act (PIA) requests for Dallas County.
• Preparing legal briefs for submission to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
• Interpreting and applying PIA laws to determine disclosures and confidential information.
• Reviewing, redacting documents, researching applicable law, and preparing release documents.
• Meeting PIA deadlines and communicating with departments and requestors.

Job description

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an Attorney IV to support the Civil Division PIA Section, coordinating Public Information Act requests and preparing briefs for the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

Responsibilities include interpreting PIA rules, coordinating with County Clerk, Tax Assessor and District Clerk, reviewing documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring deadlines and confidentiality requirements are met. The role is At-Will with no civil service rights.