TBCJ - General Counsel I - SECTION SUPERVISOR

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice invites applications for the General Counsel I - Section Supervisor. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and a current license to practice law in Texas, with at least four years of full-time, wage-earning legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Strong litigation or criminal law background and experience supervising staff are highly valued, as is experience directing legal programs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Current Texas law license required.
• Four years of full-time wage-earning legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal law experience

Supervision of employees

Management of legal programs

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

License to practice law in Texas

Job description

Applicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• You have a Juris Doctorate Degree
• You have a current License to practice law in Texas.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning legal experience as a licensed attorney.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• You have a Juris Doctorate Degree
• You have a current license to practice law in Texas
• Four years full-time, wage-earning legal experience as a licensed attorney
• Litigation or criminal law experience
• Experience in the supervision of employees
• Experience in the management and direction of legal programs

Full Job Description LinkGeneral Counsel I - Section Supervisor Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed to Gina Boyce PH [phone]EMAIL [e-mail]

Important Note to the Candidate: Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office,Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement: The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.