Legal Assistant IV

How To Apply:

• Select the link below to search for this position:  https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/371/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
• Enter the job posting number “00054536” in the keyword search.
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• Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.
• Once ready, select “Submit” on the “Review and Submit” page.
• If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. 

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide in-depth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
• Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.

Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

Selective Service Registration:

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Cyber Command does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.  Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation.

Position Summary

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) legal assistant work. Work involves coordinating legal

activities; researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents; and providing support to division attorneys. Works under minimal supervision of the agency General Counsel, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Schedules, maintains, and prioritizes division assignments and attorney workloads; manages the creation and maintenance of division tracking and information systems for incoming, current, and processed assignments; manages division contracts and data catalogs.
• Prepares synopses, abstracts, or summaries of complex legal issues. Coordinates, assembles, and prepares evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings.
• Responds to public information requests, helps with open meetings issues, and prepares and publishes proposed and adopted rulemaking.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, and other legal documents for accuracy and accord with state law. Drafts and responds to correspondence and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
• Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations. Conducts statistical, documentary, and investigatory research.
• Coordinates with internal clients to understand needs, requirements, and deadlines.
• Prepares attorneys for meetings with clients, vendors, stakeholders and opposing counsel, along with preparing attorneys for conferences, speaking engagements, and trainings.
• Assists in all phases of hearing and trial preparation and e-files pleadings as necessary.

Additional Duties

• Assist with council or board administration duties – meeting preparation, printing the council/board book, mailing documents to council/board members, etc.
• May draft cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation, and tracks and analyzes relevant legislation.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in law or a related field.
• Additional work-related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (High school diploma required)

Experience and Training Required

•  Minimum of five years of experience performing work as a legal assistant

Experience and Training Preferred

• Experience providing legal assistance in a State of Texas government agency

Certifications

• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) or other related certification preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Texas state government, state legislative processes, and the state budget process
• Knowledge of legal terminology and of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of administrative and court procedures and of public notice requirements
• Ability to conduct research; to draft, prepare, and interpret legal documents; to evaluate and relate findings to cases or legal issues in question; to conduct investigations
• Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment while effectively organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating work assignments
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and protected information
• Ability to effectively interpret policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to understand, follow, and convey brief oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, and internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office suite).

Other Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and talking
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others
• Occasional bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting and climbing