Beverage Commission Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

General Description **This is a part-time position** Attorney I: Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees may occasionally assist others performing job duties of greater complexity.

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the agency's compliance with the Public Information Act and the agency's records management function. The position also assists with directing and coordinating the agency's response to litigation, including coordinating and responding to subpoenas and depositions. The position also provides legal counsel on legislation, rules, and contracting.

Attorney II: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) legal work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may provide guidance to others.

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the agency's compliance with the Public Information Act and the agency's records management function. The position also assists with directing and coordinating the agency's response to litigation, including coordinating and responding to subpoenas and depositions. The position also provides legal counsel on legislation, rules, and contracting.

Essential Job Functions 70% Assists in overseeing the agency's open records and records retention processes. Coordinates the processing of open records requests and expunctions, including performing legal analysis and drafting requests for ruling to the Office of the Attorney General. Handles related assignments to meet the goals, objectives, and mission of the agency.

Provides legal support for agency records retention policy and process to ensure compliance with the records retention schedule. 15% Assists with directing and coordinating the agency's response to litigation. Acts as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General regarding litigation in which the agency is a party or interested third-party.

Coordinates and responds to subpoenas and depositions. 10% Drafts and reviews legal documents necessary to all job duties, including rules, legal opinions, briefs, contracts, reports, and amendments for legislative consideration. Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration.

Assists in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and/or making recommendations on agency contracts and procurements. Reviews and drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration and supports rule promulgation and policy development. 5% Performs related work as assigned.

MQs, KSA, License/Certifications Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Experience: For Attorney I -- Experience in legal work. For Attorney II - Two (2) years full-time legal experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Texas Public Information Act.

Knowledge of Texas records management laws and rules. Experience in administrative law, state procurement laws, and/or litigation. Knowledge Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and administrative law. Skills Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat); in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action. Superior organizational and time management skills

Abilities Ability to plan and organize work, to conduct and advise on hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to assist in the preparation of cases for trial, to conduct research, to summarize findings, to interpret and apply laws, to use legal reference materials, and to communicate effectively. Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: Possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information This position functions in a standard office environment.

Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service and the ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and/or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

Required to work as a team member and work with and appropriately safeguard sensitive and confidential information. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Supplemental Information The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1,2009,are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed

Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986requiresall new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code