Dept Banking - Law Clerk (Part-Time 50%)

Working Title:    Law Clerk (Part-Time 50%)
State Classification:    Law Clerk    

Class No. / Sal Grp:    3604 / B16
Monthly Salary:    $2,297.25 - Salary is fixed and cannot be adjusted 
Location:    Austin Headquarters Office                                    FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt
Overnight Travel:    Minimal Travel – Less than 5%

Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:
Performs complex (journey-level) legal research and analysis work.  Work involves examining and preparing legal documents, conducting research, drafting legal memoranda and basic pleadings, providing assistance to attorneys, and evaluating documents for making recommendations to attorneys.  Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties:
•    Conducts legal research and drafts legal memoranda.
•    Prepares and edits legal documents and correspondence.
•    Reviews and analyzes legal documents, records, and pleadings.
•    Ensures timely filing of legal documents.
•    Assists attorneys in preparing for and participating in administrative hearings.
•    Assists attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients.
•    May draft administrative rules for the Texas Register. 
•    Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

•    Must be enrolled in an accredited law school to obtain a LLB or JD degree.

**A current copy of your law school transcript must be uploaded with your application in addition to a resume and writing sample (please see How to Apply). **

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules applicable to entities regulated by the Department of Banking.
•    Knowledge of and experience in business and commercial law.
•    Experience in administrative and civil litigation.
•    Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Procedure Act and the Texas Public Information Act.
•    Experience in drafting regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.
•    Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
•    Ability to prepare legal documents; to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; to conduct research; to summarize findings; and to communicate effectively.
•    Ability to prioritize workloads and use judgment to identify courses of action.
•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•    Skill in legal research and analysis.
•    Competency in use of computers.
•    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, team members, regulated entities, and the public.
•    Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Special Requirements:
•    Position requires at least 5 % overnight travel. 
•    Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
•    This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
•    Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
•    Final applicants will be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements:
The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computers, copiers, printers, telephone, and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. 

•    Regular and punctual attendance.
•    Frequent use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
•    Frequent sitting.
•    Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
•    Travel is less than 5% with possible overnight stays.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online in the CAPPS Career Center. Create and/or Login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment. 

Additional Application Requirements: 
•    Resume
•    Transcripts
•    Writing Sample

All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:
Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) .

Transcripts:
If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact jobs@dob.texas.gov immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.

Military Crosswalk:     https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf