Sos Attorney I

2 weeks ago

Austin, United States SECRETARY OF STATE Full time

**SOS Attorney I - II (JP24-083) BPF** **(**00042324**)**

**Organization**: SECRETARY OF STATE

**Primary Location**: Texas-Austin

**Work Locations**: SoS Rudder Bldg 307 1019 Brazos St Austin 78701-2413

**Job**: Legal

**Employee Status**: Regular

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Standard Hours Per Week**: 40.00

**State Job Code**: 3502

**Salary Admin Plan**: B

**Grade**: 22 24

**Salary (Pay Basis)**: 6,250.00 - 7,250.00 (Monthly)

**Number of Openings**: 1

**Overtime Status**: Exempt

**Job Posting**: May 16, 2024, 10:03:24 AM

**Closing Date**: May 30, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

**Description**

**General Description**:
Performs legal work for the Business and Public Filings Division (Division) of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State (Agency) that is entry-level to routine or moderately complex (journey-level), based on position classification.

The Division reviews and processes certain documents required or permitted by law to be filed with the Agency, including those related to business organizations, occupation-based registrations (e.g., athlete agents, health spas, and automobile clubs), and state-level registration of trademarks and service marks.

**Examples of Work Performed**
- Assist in responding to questions from the general public and agency staff regarding legal requirements for business organization documents, and other registrations and filings made with the SOS.
- Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda on statutes, administrative rules, and agency operations.
- Assist in responding to subpoenas and requests for public information.
- Assist with reviewing complaints of alleged violations of laws relating to notaries public and certain occupation-based registrants.
- Assist in drafting and editing legal documents such as petitions, motions, and other materials for administrative hearings, and potentially representing the agency at hearings when required.
- May assist in drafting administrative rules.
- May assist with legislative analysis during legislative session.
- May assist Agency General Counsel with legal issues related to Division filing responsibilities.
- Assist in staff training or in making public presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Required Qualifications**:
**Education**: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

**Licensure**: Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

**Experience**:

- Attorney I: Up to one (1) year of legal experience.
- Attorney II: At least one (1) to (2) years of legal experience.

**Abilities**:

- Ability to perform legal research, analysis, and writing, including experience in use of legal research software, namely, LexisNexis.
- Ability to prioritize workloads and to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously within specific timeframes.

**:Additional Required Qualifications**
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain a positive work environment by interacting with public and staff in a cooperative and polite manner.
- Skill in using a computer; ability to utilize general Microsoft Windows functionality; proficiency in use of MS 365 Suite of products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and TEAMS; appropriate typing skills for preparation of written communications.
- Attorney I: Ability to work effectively under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Attorney II: Ability to work effectively under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to track multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and ensure completion.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Knowledge of Texas business organizations law.
- Knowledge of trademark law.
- Knowledge of administrative law.
- Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act.
- Customer service or client relations experience.
- Ability to proficiently speak read and write Spanish.
- Ability to train others.

**_ Applicants _**_must_**_ submit the following documents:_**
- **_State of Texas Application_**
- **_Resume_**
- **_Cover Letter_**
- **_Legal Writing Sample (work done as either a law student or a practicing attorney)_**

**_ Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take a skills aptitude test._**

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**Qualifications**

**Additional Required Qualifications**
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain a positive work environment by interacting with public and staff in a cooperative and polite manner.
- Skill in using a computer; ability to utilize general Microsoft Windows functionality; proficiency in use of MS 365 Suite of products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and TEAMS; appropriate typing skills for preparation of written communications.
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