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TCEQ - Legal Administrative Specialist

2 months ago

Austin, Texas, United States CAPPS Full time
Position OverviewPosition Summary

Are you a skilled Legal Administrative Specialist seeking a distinctive chance to advance your career with an environmental regulatory agency?


Become a vital part of TCEQ's dynamic and effective General Law team, where we are dedicated to our mission of safeguarding public health and preserving natural resources.


WORK ARRANGEMENTS
This role provides the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days in the office each week.

YOUR FUTURE COLLEAGUES


As a member of TCEQ Legal Services, your contributions will help ensure that the commission's decisions adhere to legal standards and that the regulations we establish align with statutory requirements and are consistently enforced.

Discover more about our operations.

This position is situated within our General Law Division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

  • Deliver administrative assistance to attorneys, senior legal staff, coordinators, supervisors, and investigators within the Office of Legal Services at TCEQ.
  • Draft and manage documents and correspondence for legal actions and internal office use. Review, edit, format, and prepare documents in compliance with TCEQ accessibility standards and other relevant guidelines.
  • Organize and manage documents and correspondence for distribution and filing with governmental bodies; submit documents to governmental entities; send, fax, and hand-deliver documents; and transcribe audio recordings of proceedings.
  • Maintain databases; monitor information; and compile technical data for reports, correspondence, and legal documents. Retrieve reports from databases as needed.
  • Execute special tasks which may involve scheduling meetings; managing calendars; reserving meeting spaces; answering phones, including the reception line for OLS; coordinating travel plans and preparing agency travel documentation; and tracking pending and completed tasks.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • One year of experience as a Legal Secretary I at TCEQ.

OR

  • High school diploma from an accredited institution, plus two years of full-time experience in clerical or administrative support roles.
  • One semester (15 semester hours) of accredited college coursework may substitute for each six months of the required experience.
  • Completion of 300 clock hours of coursework in the clerical field from a licensed vocational, technical, or business institution may substitute for each six months of the required experience.

OR

  • High school diploma from an accredited institution, plus one year of full-time experience as a legal secretary.
  • Completion of a legal secretarial program from a licensed vocational, technical, or business institution may substitute for one year of the required experience.

TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS or COURSEWORK
Refer to the instructions for attaching documents.

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if necessary to meet the qualifications listed above.


Are you the right fit for our team?

We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement plans

Insurance:
Health, Vision, Dental, and optional Flexible Spending Account

  • Paid time off on national holidays and state-observed holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Longevity pay based on your tenure with the state
  • Wellness Programs and Activities
  • Onsite Nurse Practitioner services

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history background check and driving history (if applicable) on candidates selected for employment.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you require any special accommodations during the employment process, please reach out for assistance.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.