Records Management Attorney

Posting 21553
-Posted
09/15/2026

- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Regional Litigation - CEN

- Legal
- Other Locations (6) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Records Management Attorney
• Job Title:Legal Records Mgmt Attny III
• Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department:Regional Litigation - CEN
• Posting Number:21553
• Closing Date:03/16/2027
• Posting Audience:Internal and External
• Occupational Category:Legal
• Salary Range:$6,377.50-$10,785.83
• Pay Frequency:Monthly
• Salary Group:TEXAS-B-26
• Shift:Day
• Additional Shift:None
• Telework:
• Travel:Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City:AUSTIN
• Job Location Address:14000 SUMMIT DR
• Other Locations:Houston;
  Arlington;
  Beaumont;
  El Paso;
  Lubbock;
  San Antonio
• MOS Codes: ,,,,X,27A,51JX,92J0,LGL
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Brief Job Description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected: children, elderly, and people with disabilities, from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS is a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program. DFPS also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texasaver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

As an additional benefit you will receive 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Annual paid leave accrual increases as tenure increases.

The DFPS Records Management Attorney maintains active knowledge of the Texas Family Code, relevant case law, state and federal laws, administrative rules, and agency policies that govern matters related to the confidentiality of DFPS records. The Records Management Attorney must have the ability to develop an expertise as to the laws, rules, and policies that govern the confidentiality of DFPS records.

This attorney provides legal training to agency staff and the legal community and may provide agency representation on confidentiality matters in court cases. The position also handles subpoena issues for statewide litigation. Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively. Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advises staff on legal matters and interprets laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advises…