Description:

Job Summary:
Sharpen Your Legal Writing Skills and Build Deep Expertise in Texas Real Estate Law as A Staff Attorney with The Texas Real Estate Commission. in This Role, You'll Gain Hands-On Experience Interpreting and Applying State Laws Governing Real Estate Brokerage and General Real Estate Practices, While Expanding Your Litigation Skills in A Dynamic Regulatory Environment.

This Position Is Ideal for An Attorney Passionate About Enforcing Consumer Protection Laws and Ensuring Fair, Transparent Real Estate Transactions for Texans.

Attorney I: Performs Entry-Level to Routine (journey-Level) Legal Work. Works Under Moderate Supervision, with Limited Latitude for The Use of Initiative and Independent Judgement.

Attorney Ii: Performs Moderately Complex (journey-Level) Legal Work. Works Under General Supervision, with Moderate Latitude for The Use of Initiative and Independent Judgment.

Attorney Iii: Performs Highly Complex (senior-Level) Legal Work. Works Under Limited Supervision, with Considerable Latitude for The Use of Initiative and Independent Judgement.

No Outside Professional Practice Is Allowed by Any Agency Employee without Prior Approval.

Job Duties:

Represent the Agency in Contested Cases, Preparing and Conducting Hearings Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (soah).
Provide Legal Advice and Formal Opinions on Complex Real Estate Issues.
Evaluate Consumer Complaints and Determine Appropriate Legal Action when Violations of Trec Statutes or Rules Are Alleged.
Review and Respond to Consumer Complaints and Referred Applications
Manage a Caseload of Pending Complaints
Prepare Petitions for Hearings; Legal Opinions, Briefs, Memos, and Other Documents as Assigned
Respond to Phone or Written Inquiries Concerning Enforcement Division Issues
Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from An Accredited Law School with A J.D. or L.L.B. Degree
Licensed by The State Bar of Texas, License Must Be in Good Standing
Attorney I: Experience in Law Practice, Either Private or Government.
Attorney Ii: Minimum Two (2) Years Experience in Law Practice, Either Private or Government
Attorney Iii: Minimum Three (3) Years of Experience in Law Practice, Either Private or Government

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience with Administrative Hearings or Litigation
Work Experience in Writing Pleadings, Including Petitions and Orders
Work Experience Negotiating or Drafting Settlements
Work Experience with Real Estate Transactions and Contracts
Working Knowledge of The Real Estate License Act (chapter 1101, Texas Occupations Code) and Other Laws Administered by The Agency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Skill in Operating a Personal Computer, to Include Word, Excel, and Adobe
Ability to Learn Administrative Law
Ability to Learn State, and Federal Laws and Regulations Relevant to Program Areas
Ability to Write Clear and Accurate Opinions, Briefs, Pleadings, Motions, Orders, Rules, Memoranda, Correspondence, Etc.
Ability to Manage a Caseload of Pending Complaints
Ability to Advise Staff, Regulated Entities, and The Public on The Interpretation of Agency Laws and Regulations
Ability to Effectively Communicate with The Public by Phone, in Writing, and In Person
Ability to Work with A Team to Solve Problems
Ability to Multi-Task, Prioritize Work to Meet Deadlines
Ability to Review, Analyze, and Resolve Complaints (using Administrative Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes) Against License Holders, Including Real Estate Brokers, Sales Agents, Inspectors, Instructors, and Schools
Ability to Litigate Contested Case Hearings at The State Office of Administrative Hearings (soah)

Environmental & Physical Conditions:
Normal Office Work Environment, Mostly Sedentary in Nature. Involves Speaking to Groups of People. May Involve Walking; Standing; Remaining Stationary for Long Periods of Time; Pulling and Pushing; Kneeling, Stooping and Bending; and Safely Lifting and Carrying Items Weighing up To 30 Pounds. Work Involves Extensive Phone Usage and Repetitive Hand/wrist/finger Motions While Using the Computer.