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Jackson Walker

Conflicts Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

Monitor developments in ethics opinions, professional responsibility rules, and legal conflicts guidance. New Business Intake & Lateral Attorney Review * Review conflicts associated with new business ...

Jackson Walker LLP

Conflicts Attorney

Dallas, TX

Monitor developments in ethics opinions, professional responsibility rules, and legal conflicts guidance. New Business Intake & Lateral Attorney Review * Review conflicts associated with new business ...

Jackson Walker LLP

Conflicts Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

Monitor developments in ethics opinions, professional responsibility rules, and legal conflicts guidance. New Business Intake & Lateral Attorney Review * Review conflicts associated with new business ...

Jackson Walker

Conflicts Attorney

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Monitor developments in ethics opinions, professional responsibility rules, and legal conflicts guidance. New Business Intake & Lateral Attorney Review * Review conflicts associated with new business ...

Freeman Mathis & Gary

Conflicts & Ethics Analyst

Plano, TX · On-site

$55K - $77K/yr

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an Conflicts and Ethics Analyst to join our ...

Stange Law Firm

Attorney/Lawyer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$90K - $120K/yr

Professional responsibility and ethics * Leadership and law-practice management These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced ...

Genesis-Women

Staff Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

The Staff Attorney must be able to gather evidence, advise clients about their rights, draft legal ... Ethics. * Carry a caseload client who are needing representation in family law matters in Dallas ...

Stange Law Firm

Attorney/Lawyer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Professional responsibility and ethics * Leadership and law-practice management These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced ...

Perkins Coie LLP

Conflicts Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to ... Manage sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide ...

Stange Law Firm

Attorney/Lawyer

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Professional responsibility and ethics * Leadership and law-practice management These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced ...

Perkins Coie LLP

Conflicts Attorney

Austin, TX · On-site

The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to ... Manage sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide ...

Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann

Attorney

Houston, TX · On-site

Legal Ethics and Professionalism: Attorneys must uphold high ethical standards and abide by professional codes of conduct. They maintain client confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and act ...

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An Ethics Attorney provides legal guidance on ethical standards, professional responsibility, and compliance with laws and regulations. They assist businesses, government agencies, and professionals in navigating ethical dilemmas, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring adherence to legal and professional codes of conduct. Ethics Attorneys may also represent clients in disciplinary proceedings or investigations related to ethical violations. Their work is crucial in maintaining integrity and legal compliance in various industries.

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TCEQ - Employment and Ethics Attorney I

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Texas Juvenile Justice Department rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

488th of 856 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Company Description

*Please apply at our company job site by creating a profile in order to be considered*

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00036754&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

WE ARE TCEQ
Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At TCEQ, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued. We strive to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

Job Description

YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Legal Services, you would support the Executive Director in ensuring that agency decisions follow the law, and that policies we develop comply with statutes and are applied consistently. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our General Law Division.

TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-days working in office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a part of the General Law Division, the Employment and Ethics  Attorney I will play a key role in achieving TCEQ's mission.
You would use your skills and experience to:
    Perform professional legal work related to employment law and ethics in the Contracts, Employment Law, & Ethics Section of the General Law Division for the TCEQ.
    Provide legal advice, opinions, representation, and training to Human Resources and Agency management on employment law matters.
    Represent the Executive Director in employment disputes and tort claims, including charges of discrimination and litigation.
    Investigate internal complaints related to personnel issues, including employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and other matters as requested by agency management.
    Develop policies, rules, standard procedures, and training modules, and assist with other projects. Review and implement legislative or regulatory changes related to employment matters and ethics. 
    Advise the agency on ethics laws and policies.
 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
NOTE: Applicants who have taken the Texas Bar Exam and are awaiting admission pending MPRE results may still be considered for employment in a non-Attorney position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Advanced course work in employment and/or labor law (official law school transcript required). 

TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK
See instructions on how to attach documents to your CAPPS Recruit account. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials is required to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.

Additional Information

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. 
Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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