TDCJ - General Counsel V - General Counsel

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Job Description

Applicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Duties

• In this leadership role, you will oversee the agency's legal operations by providing strategic legal guidance, interpreting laws and regulations, and managing complex legal matters.
• You will direct the preparation of legal documents, contracts, litigation, and legislative proposals while leading and developing a team of legal professionals.
• This position operates with a high degree of independence, initiative, and sound judgment.
• This position is based in Huntsville and Austin, Texas and requires working in-office.
• You'd be a GOOD fit if:
• Graduation from a law school accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation {CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education {USDE) with a Bachelor or Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Eight years full-time, wage-earning legal experience, litigation, trial, or contract law experience with at least four years as legal counsel in a governmental agency or private practice, specializing in criminal, administrative, or labor/employment law.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
• Must maintain a current active license to practice law in the State of Texas during employment with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) through the State Bar of Texas or other appropriate Texas licensing authority.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting the TDCJ agency operations; legal principles and practices of public administration and management; and state government operations and the functions of criminal justice systems.
• Skill to analyze and solve legal problems and interpret laws and regulations affecting the agency; review and evaluate the impact of procedures, statues, rules, regulations, policies, judgements and litigation on the agency; direct and organize a legal services program; and prepare legal documents.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports; in public address; coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations and the public; communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely; administrative problem-solving techniques; supervise the work of others.
• You'd be a GREAT fit if:
• You have the ability to support and advise executive leadership; to perform complex legal work including but not limited to interpreting laws, rules and regulations; and critical thinking and executive level problem solving techniques. *For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
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Additional Information

Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary. Travel 50% - Position may spend 610 nights away per month. Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Contact Information:

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Shannon DeveneyExecutive AdministrationPH (936) 437-2122EMAIL shannon.deveney@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the Candidate:

Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/

Compensation

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Compensation

System/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position.

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Eligibility

• An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, 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.