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Texas Workforce Commission · 1 day ago

Attorney (Austin) (826398)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,801/mo - $7,761/mo

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Attorney I to join their legal team. This role involves advising the Commissioner on workforce development and labor law, while also preparing legal documentation and supporting various employer-related legal inquiries.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly case summaries

Provide presentations on employment law information at conferences, to industry stakeholders, and others

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on labor and employment law

Present content at the Texas Conference for Employers

Interpret and analyze statutes, agency rules, and regulations

Participate in briefings, hearings, meetings, and consultations

Contribute to legal content publications (articles, guidebooks)

Assist with planning and delivering employer conferences and outreach events

Qualification

Texas Bar AdmissionLegal ResearchEmployment LawAdministrative LawPublic SpeakingAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas

Preferred

Experience conducting legal research and document preparation

Strong knowledge of legal principles and administrative procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues and present findings clearly

High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience in employment law, administrative law, or public policy

Experience or being comfortable with public speaking and talking in small, medium, and large group settings about legal issues

Being comfortable in talking with office staff and the Commissioner during briefings and staff meetings

Experience in presenting topics before employer groups

Experience in conference presentations

Familiarity with state workforce systems (e.g., unemployment insurance, wage claims, civil rights)

Experience working in government or public service legal environments

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Benefits

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936