Attorney; Austin

Overview

Attorney I - Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers

Join the Texas Workforce Commission and Make a Difference for Texas Employers. The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Attorney I to join our dynamic legal team on a full-time basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable, high-level experience in employment and administrative law, directly supporting the Commissioner who represents Texas employers in matters related to workforce development and labor law.

As an Attorney I in our office, you will play a vital role in advising and supporting the Commissioner, contributing to the advancement of a pro-employer environment in Texas. You will report to the Commissioner’s Senior Legal Counsel and work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated legal team of four attorneys. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While we are headquartered in Austin, we have offices statewide. We are a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

• Preparing for weekly Unemployment Insurance appeals cases.
• Presenting content at the Texas Conference for Employers, an employment law information conference sponsored and hosted by the TWC Employer Commissioner.
• Managing a statewide employer hotline and constituent email for employment law inquiries.
• Developing and publishing Texas Business Today, a monthly e-newsletter for employers.
• Maintaining the Texas Guidebook for Employers, a leading legal reference guide.
• Offering legal and policy support related to unemployment insurance, wage claims, workforce regulations, and employer compliance matters.
• Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Prepare weekly case summaries.
• Provide presentations on employment law information at conferences, to industry stakeholders, and others.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on labor and employment law.
• Present content at the Texas Conference for Employers.
• Interpret and analyze statutes, agency rules, and regulations.
• Participate in briefings, hearings, meetings, and consultations.
• Contribute to legal content publications (articles, guidebooks).
• Assist with planning and delivering employer conferences and outreach events.

• Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas.

• Experience conducting legal research and document preparation.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and administrative procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues and present findings clearly.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in employment law, administrative law, or public policy.
• Experience or comfort with public speaking and talking in small, medium, and large group settings about legal issues.
• Comfortable talking with office staff and the Commissioner during briefings and staff meetings.
• Experience in presenting topics before employer groups and in conference presentations.
• Familiarity with state workforce systems (e.g., unemployment insurance, wage claims, civil rights).
• Experience working in government or public service legal environments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to work in the main office in downtown Austin.

• Meaningful Work:
  Directly contribute to the success of Texas employers and the state's economy.
• High-Level
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain valuable…