Railroad Commission of Texas Enforcement Attorney

4 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States CAPPS, Inc. Full time
Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transport and pipeline safety, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. Our mission is to serve Texas, and we need great people to join our team.

Benefits
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
  • Telework options for eligible positions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
  • 401(k), 457(b), and Roth
  • Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness and Exercise Leave
  • Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
Job Duties
  • Evaluates, prepares, and prosecutes Legal Enforcement cases
  • Advises staff on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of agency regulations, and state and federal laws
  • Prepares legal opinions and memoranda
  • Represents staff, prepares and examines witnesses, and reviews decisions rendered by the Administrative Law Judges
  • Participates in administrative and regulatory meetings and hearings
  • Prepares training materials and presentations to staff and public
  • Performs other duties, as assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law by the state of Texas, with active membership in good standing
  • Years experience practicing law in private sector and/or government
  • Ability to effectively present cases before an Administrative Law Judge
  • Ability to prepare evidence and witnesses for administrative hearings
  • Ability to produce high-quality legal documents using word processing software
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with Commission staff and the public
  • Valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record
Preferred Qualifications
  • Highly motivated self-starter with willingness to handle a large caseload and exercise sound judgment
  • Ability to analyze complex legal problems and present sound arguments both orally and in writing
  • Experience with oil and gas and administrative law, preferably with experience practicing before the Commission
  • Ability to interact effectively with the public
Work Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.

Work Hours and Telework

Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, if it does not adversely impact operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency's approved Telework Plan.

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