- Directing and planning legal activities, overseeing preparation of legal documents, overseeing hearings.
- Participating in and/or facilitating public meetings and backing up the Director in public meetings and department operations.
- Interpreting laws and regulations, including TUCA, Texas Payday law, Child Labor and other law related to programs administered by TWC.
- Analyzing recorded testimony and documentary evidence developed at lower-level, informal, administrative hearings relating to programs administered by TWC, including Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Payday/Wage Claims.
- Summarizing relevant facts and makes timely recommendations for the resolution of each case.
- Ensuring that recommendations conform to existing law, including TUCA, Texas Payday law and Commission precedent.
- Preparing a decision for each case in conformity to existing law & Commission precedent.
- Preparing correspondence related to such cases.
- May conduct ordered hearings.
- May participate in Rapid Process Improvement (RPI) initiatives.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Experience and/or knowledge of Texas Payday law.
- Experience and/or knowledge of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
- Prior experience conducting informal, administrative hearings.
- Prior experience facilitating formal meetings.
- Experience and/or knowledge of attorney training.
- Prior management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively accomplish multiple, competing tasks under pressure.
- Experience and/or knowledge of legal principals, practices, and proceedings and of laws, regulations and rules related to TWC.
- Experience and/or knowledge of Commission Appeals policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently identify and summarize relevant facts, apply logical analysis, and draft legal documents in a timely fashion.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws and use legal reference materials.
- Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task and work well under pressure while meeting department and Commission set deadlines.
- Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Excellent typing skills of 50 words per minute.
- Meticulous eye for detail.
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to adapt and willingness to learn.
- High level of patience and flexibility.
- Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas plus two years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or two years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty, or two years of full-time experience involving the legal aspects of administration in the fields of industrial or labor relations.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $6,600.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at
- To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at or on Taleo.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section
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Description
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Supervising/Docket Attorney (Attorney III) to join the Agency's Commission Appeals Department. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX.This hybrid position is primarily teleworking but includes rotational docket duties with other Supervisors; therefore, it does require some limited in office time based on business needs.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.WHO WE ARE:
Commission Appeals (CA) is the higher of two levels of appeal available within TWC to parties affected by TWC's administrative determinations.
WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong analytical skills, diplomatic communication skills, the willingness and ability to adapt, an advanced understanding of the laws related to programs administered by TWC, and the ability to work rapidly with accuracy.
The job requires a meticulous eye for detail, the ability to work in a team environment, and to work positively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
The ideal candidate will possess a willingness to participate in and/or facilitate public meetings, and a desire to advance in all areas of departmental responsibility.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
A Supervising/Docket Attorney in Commission Appeals performs highly complex (senior-level) attorney work.
Work involves assigning and/or supervising the work of full-time attorneys, implementing and monitoring adherence to all policies, procedures and laws to promote CA's performance.
Work includes monitoring employee performance, maintaining documentation to support personnel actions and implementing corrective action plans. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Work involves participating in and/or facilitating public meetings and backing up the Director in public meetings and department operations, as needed.
The work includes recommending proper resolution of cases in line with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA), Texas Payday law, other statutes, and Commission precedent; preparing decisions in line with instructions of the Commissioners, handling correspondence, and performing related work as assigned.
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