Law Clerk - State Counsel for Offenders

Overview Job Description - Law Clerk - State Counsel for Offenders (25002574) Law Clerk - State Counsel for Offenders Organization STATE COUNSEL FOR OFF Primary Location United States-Texas Job Legal Employee Status Regular Schedule Full-time Travel: Moderate Salary/Salary Range: $3,437.50 Pay Basis Monthly Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay Work Site Visits: No Study Material: No Number of Openings 1 Overtime Status Non-exempt Job Posting Sep 30, 2025, 5:00:00 AM Closing Date Sep 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Overview I. JOB SUMMARY Performs complex legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities A. Researches and analyzes legal sources to include statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, and various rules and regulations; reviews drafts of laws, rules and regulations affecting agency operations; and provides research on bills and amendments for legislative consideration. B. Assists attorneys in providing legal advice and counsel; assists in preparation for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls. C. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing legal opinions, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, and other legal documents; and ensures timely filings of legal documents. D. Provides liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and the public; and prepares presentations and participates in case conferences. E. Provides technical assistance to others. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications A. Education, Experience, and Training Completion of one-year of law school accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDE), or by the American Bar Association (ABA). Legal work experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Skill in problem-solving techniques. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. Skill to conduct legal research and investigations. Skill to interpret court documents and correspondence. Skill to evaluate and relate findings to cases. Skill to plan work in order to meet established deadlines. Skill to interpret Spanish to English and English to Spanish (preferred). Additional Requirements A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile. Additional Information Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history, not limited to past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.* Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: View email address on click.appcast.io The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr