Job Posting Number:

26-29

Working Title:

Attorney

State Classification:

Attorney I - II

Class No. / Sal Grp:

3502-3503 / B22-B24

Monthly Salary:

$ 4,801.16 - $8,886.16

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary/Classification Commensurate with Experience

Location

Austin, Texas

Overnight Travel:

Moderate Overnight Travel – Up to 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 entry-level to routine legal work, examining and preparing legal documents, drafting rules and legislation, rendering legal advice and counsel, and representing the Department in administrative hearings. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties:
• Advises Department staff regarding effective and proposed state and federal laws and regulations relating to the agency or regulated entities.
• Advises Department staff, regulated entities and general public on the interpretation and application of laws and regulations administered or enforced by the Department.
• Performs legal research.
• Prepares and reviews legal documents, reports, legal opinions and briefs.
• Assists in reviewing and drafting legislation and rules.
• Assists in formulating, coordinating and establishing Department policies and procedures.
• Assists with administrative enforcement actions and represents the Department in administrative hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Attorney I:
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Attorney II:
• Same education as Attorney I
• Two years of experience as an attorney, which includes experience with state and/or federal regulatory, compliance, trust, or other issues related to financial institutions or similar.
• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Copy of official college transcripts must be submitted with The State of Texas Application for Employment.

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 legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and practices pertaining to state and national banks and money services businesses.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to perpetual care cemeteries and prepaid funeral contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings and of laws and regulations, and rules related to the agency.
• Ability to conduct hearings, to prepare opinions and briefs, to interpret and apply laws, to use reason and logic in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and use judgment to identify courses of action.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Skill in legal research, writing and analysis.
• Ability to maintain effective public relations.
• Competency in the 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.
• State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107.
• 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 may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements:
The physical demands described here are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided 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, telephones, 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 and maintain regular and punctual attendance. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Overnight travel is at least 5 %.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your online applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

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 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.

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

Remarks: State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to, or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify: This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.