TDI-Attorney I

Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) as a Staff Attorney and make a meaningful difference in public service. This entry-level attorney role involves engaging in legal work, including contract negotiations and administrative hearings within the Texas workers' compensation system. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

96 hours annual vacation

Free medical insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Experience in legal research and writing.
• Recent insurance law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine legal work for the Enforcement Division.
• Develop legal skills in document preparation and legal counsel.
• Represent TDI-DWC in negotiations and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

J.D. or L.L.B. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

CAPPS

Job description

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Job Description - TDI-Attorney I (00050590)

Job Description

TDI-Attorney I ( 00050590 )

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Aus Barbara Jordan Building 1601 Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job

Job

: Legal

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

Travel

Travel

: No

State Job Code : 3502

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 22

Salary (Pay Basis)

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,515.96 - 6,515.96 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

Closing Date

Closing Date : Ongoing

Description

Passionate about Public Service? Make Your Impact at the Texas Department of Insurance!

Join Our Mission – Apply Today!

Are you driven by the desire to make a real difference in the world? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Division of Workers’ Compensation is on the lookout for dynamic, newly licensed attorneys who are ready to start a rewarding career in public service. At TDI, we don’t just regulate the insurance industry and administer the Texas workers’ compensation system—we empower and protect Texas consumers every day.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Avoid the burnout associated with a typical attorney’s 80-hour work week. At TDI, enjoy a 40-hour work week designed for work-life balance. Our attorneys are encouraged to strike a healthy work-life balance with flexible office hours and generous leave packages.

Continuous Learning: Jump-start your career with agency-sponsored free continuing legal education and mentoring-focused management.

Innovative Workspace: Work comfortably in our new capital complex office equipped with mechanical sit-stand desks, on-site café, and a robust online collaborative work environment.

Vibrant Team Culture: Experience work-life balance with a supportive, team-centric staff that values your well-being. Community and collaboration are valued on our team.

Generous Benefits: Get 96 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave annually, over 20 holidays each year, free parking near the Capitol and UT campus, and comprehensive medical insurance with significant premium subsidies –free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Optional benefits include 401(k) and 457 retirement investment plans through Tex$aver.

Career Growth: Advance in your career with multiple development opportunities in a variety of legal disciplines, including transactional law, administrative litigation, policy development, government regulation, health, and insurance law.

Student Loan Relief: TDI is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Ready to Apply?

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements.

As a Staff Attorney in our Enforcement Division, you will:

· Perform entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work for the Enforcement Division. Engage in meaningful legal work right from the start, representing the Division of Workers' Compensation in contract development, settlement negotiations, administrative hearings, and internal policy discussions.

· Learn to enforce compliance and identify non-compliance within the Texas workers’ compensation system, dealing with a range of system participants including insurance carriers, licensed insurance agents, adjusters, health care providers, attorneys, and employers.

· Develop your legal skills in document preparation, settlement negotiations, participating in administrative hearings, developing, researching, and interpreting the law, and providing legal counsel.

· Be guided by our Director of Enforcement and a committed team of six attorneys and three support staff, gaining insights and expertise to excel in your role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Represent TDI-DWC in negotiations and disciplinary actions involving insurance carriers, licensed insurance agents, adjusters, health care providers, attorneys, employers, and unlicensed individuals.

· Draft a wide range of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

· Participate in complaint investigations, helping to resolve issues and enforce state laws and regulations.

· Provide legal support to various program areas, including the medical quality review process.

· Join us in our mission to promote safe and healthy workplaces, provide appropriate income benefits, and ensure high-quality medical care in the Texas Workers’ Compensation system. Apply now and start making a difference with TDI!

Qualifications

This position requires:

· Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree.

· Experience in legal research and writing.

Registration, License, or Certification Required:

· Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

· Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Additional job details:

This position requires regular work attendance. A writing sample must be submitted with the application.

Preferences for this position include:

· Recent administrative, regulatory, and/or insurance law experience with preference given to litigation or litigation support at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

· A resume submitted with the application.

· A writing sample of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font, submitted with the application. The writing sample should not have been authored by anyone other than the applicant.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

· Civil and evidentiary techniques and procedural requirements , including the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

· Legal principles and practices, including but not limited to administrative proceedings, laws, regulations, and rules relating to the agency, such as the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Administrative Code, Texas Administrative Procedures Act, and the Public Information Act.

· Legal research methods, including the use of Westlaw and other online resources.

· Experience in the preparation of legal documents and effective legal writing principles, including the preparation of pleadings, legal documents, and briefs utilizing common standards of grammar, punctuation, and style.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

· Problem solving and critical thinking.

· Using business software applications, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

· Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

· Organizing and managing multiple competing priorities.

· Negotiation or collaboration techniques.

· Legal research, writing, and analysis.

· Using virtual meeting technology, such as Zoom and Teams, is sufficient to be able to share, review, and communicate information and documents in virtual meetings.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

· Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

· Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

· Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

· Work both independently and as a team player.

· Use reasoning and logic to identify and solve problems.

· Exercise mature judgment in the analysis of legal problems and prepare sound, clear, logical opinions and express those opinions logically, clearly, and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

· Comprehend and apply the Texas Insurance Code, Texas Labor Code, Texas Government Code, and Texas Administrative Code to distinct fact patterns.

· Apply critical thinking to analyze and solve legal issues and interpret laws and regulations affecting the agency.

· Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

· Follow the chain of command and directions.

· Organize and manage multiple priorities and cases and meet deadlines.

· Statement of compensation from the Veterans Administration or

· Copy of the DD1300.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

27A, 250X, 4402, 4410, LGL10

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.