TALCB - Staff Attorney

Job Vacancy Announcement

Staff Attorney

Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board

Job Posting Number:

2609-02-Talcb

Monthly Salary:

$6,250.00 - $8,500.00

State Classification:

Attorney I, II or III

Class No.:

U3502, U3503, U3504 / Ee00

Location:

Austin, Texas

Flsa Status:

Exempt

Work Week:

Monday-Friday, 40 Hours/Week

Flexible work schedule / Hybrid telecommuting

Travel:

5%

Benefits of Working at TREC /TALCB

•      Flexible work schedule

•      Hybrid Telecommuting

•      Work-Life Balance

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year
• 10+ paid holidays every year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees, and the state pays 50% of premium cost for dependents

Job Summary:

Cultivate your legal writing skills, gain proficiency interpreting state and federal laws applying to real estate appraisal practice while you develop your litigation experience as a staff attorney for the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.

This position involves rendering legal advice and counsel, conducting hearings, and preparing and presenting cases for decision before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).

You’ll work with staff investigators assessing consumer complaints that allege violations of appraisal practice. This is the perfect job for attorneys interested in real estate law and helping Texas consumers.

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.

Attorney II: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) legal work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Attorney III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

No outside professional practice is allowed by any agency employee without prior approval.

Job Duties:

• Represent the agency in hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), including drafting legal documents, coordinating witnesses, and presenting evidence
• Manage a diverse caseload of appraiser, appraisal management company, and appraiser education provider complaints
• Evaluate applicant background checks and criminal history
• Evaluate course and education provider applications
• Respond to phone or written inquiries from stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, in good standing
• Attorney I:   Experience in law practice, either private or governmental
• Attorney II:  Minimum two (2) years’ experience in law practice, either private or government
• Attorney III: Minimum three (3) years of experience in law practice, either private or government

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in representing state agencies before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
• Experience working with and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to commercial and residential real estate.
• Experience in regulatory compliance as it relates to real estate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in operating a personal computer, to include Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and agency administrative rules and regulations.
• Ability to learn state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas
• Ability to write clear and accurate opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, orders, rules, memoranda, correspondence, etc.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in mediation and negotiations; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
• Ability to plan and organize work, work under strict deadlines, to conduct and advise on hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to prepare cases for hearing, to interpret and apply laws, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work with a team to solve problems

Environmental & Physical Conditions:

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. Involves speaking to groups of people. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive phone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer. 

How To Apply:

To apply for this position, complete an on-line application either through the TREC CAPPS External Applicant Career Section or through Work In Texas (WIT).

All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, 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 will not be considered until all required documentation is received by TREC/TALCB.

Skills test will be conducted at the time of the interview.

For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the TREC Human Resources by phone at 512-936-3604. Applications must be received by the closing date in order to be considered for this posting.

Additional Application Requirements:

Resume / Cover letter detailing how your experience ties to the position

Military Crosswalk Information:

/Militarycrosswalk/Mosc_legal.Pdf

TREC/TALCB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to Human Resources.  1-800-RELAY TX (for hearing impaired).

TREC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

Applicants who possess a valid Texas Real Estate License will be required to place their license in an “Inactive” status.

Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.  Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.