General Counsel II; Assistant General Counsel, Public Information

General Counsel II (Assistant General Counsel, Public Information)

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The Assistant General Counsel – Public Information position is primarily responsible for ensuring the agency’s compliance with the Public Information Act, the agency’s records management function, and managing the public information team. The position may also be called upon to provide legal counsel on legislation, rules, and contracting. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

80% – Oversees the agency’s open records process and manages the public information team.

• Coordinates all aspects of the processing of open records requests and subpoenas for records.
• Schedules and prioritizes the team’s workload and related assignments to meet the goals, objectives, and mission of the agency.

5% – Conducts trainings of agency personnel regarding public information.

5% – Oversees the agency’s records retention process to ensure compliance with the records retention schedule.

• Provides legal support for agency records retention policy and process.

5% – Performs related work as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of full-time work experience with the Texas Public Information Act.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience as a Texas governmental body’s public information coordinator (or equivalent position);
  Knowledge of Texas records management laws and rules.
• 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.

• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; specific knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and administrative law.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; use of computer software (Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat); reasoning and logic; identifying and solving complex problems; prioritizing workloads; using judgment to identify courses of action.
• Ability:
  Superior organizational and time management skills.

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, be able to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

• 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.
• Males between 18 and 25 may be required to furnish proof of selective service registration or exemption as a condition of state employment.
• The 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…