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Passionate about Public Service? Make Your Impact at the Texas Department of Insurance! Join Our Mission Apply Today! Are you driven by the desire to make a real difference in the world? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Division of Workers Compensation is on the lookout for dynamic new law school graduates who are ready to start a rewarding career in public service. At TDI, we dont just regulate the insurance industry and administer the Texas workers compensation systemwe empower and protect Texas consumers every day. Why Youll Love Being Part of Our Team: Flexible Work Arrangements: Avoid the burn-out associated with a typical attorneys 80-hour work week. At TDI, enjoy a 40-hour work week with a hybrid work schedule designed for maximum work-life balance. Our attorneys are given the flexibility to choose up to three days of remote work a week. Continuous Learning: Jump-start your career with agency-sponsored free continuing legal education and mentoring-focused management. Innovative Workspace: Work comfortably in our new capital complex office equipped with mechanical sit-stand desks, an on-site caf, and a robust online collaborative work environment. Vibrant Team Culture: Experience work-life balance with a supportive, inclusive team that values your well-being. Community and collaboration are valued on our team. Generous Benefits: Get 96 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave annually, over 20 holidays each year, free parking near the Capitol and UT campus, and comprehensive medical insurance with significant premium subsidies free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Optional benefits include 401(k) and 457 retirement investment plans through Tex$aver. Career Growth: Advance in your career with multiple development opportunities in a variety of legal disciplines, including transactional law, administrative litigation, policy development, government regulation, and health and insurance law. Student Loan Relief: TDI is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Ready to Apply? Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements. Attorney I Role Overview: As a Staff Attorney in our Enforcement Division, you will: Engage in meaningful legal work right from the start, representing the Division of Workers' Compensation in settlement negotiations, administrative hearings, and internal policy discussions. Learn to enforce compliance and identify non-compliance within the Texas workers compensation system, dealing with a range of system participants including insurance carriers, licensed insurance agents, adjusters, health care providers, attorneys, and employers. Develop your legal skills in document preparation, settlement negotiations, participating in administrative hearings, interpreting the law, and providing legal counsel. Be guided by our Director of Enforcement and a committed team of six attorneys and three support staff, gaining insights and expertise to excel in your role. Key Responsibilities: Represent TDI-DWC in negotiations and disciplinary actions involving insurance carriers, licensed insurance agents, adjusters, health care providers, attorneys, employers, and unlicensed individuals. Draft a wide range of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements. Participate in complaint investigations, helping to resolve issues and enforce state laws and regulations. Provide legal support to various program areas, including the medical quality review process. Join us n our mission to promote safe and healthy workplaces, provide appropriate income benefits, and ensure high-quality medical care in the Texas Workers Compensation system. Apply now and start making a difference with TDI! Qualifications: This position requires: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B degree. Experience in legal research and writing. Note: Law clerk experience can be counted toward legal experience. Editorial, journalism or other writing experience can be counted toward legal writing experience. Registration, License, or Certification Required: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Additional job details: This position requires regular work attendance. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule up to three days per week. Eligible employees must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. A writing sample must be submitted with the application. Preferences for this position include: Recent administrative, regulatory, and/or insurance law experience with preference given to litigation or litigation support at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A resume submitted with the application. A writing sample of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font, submitted with the application. The writing sample should not have been authored by anyone other than the applicant. Applicants who are comfortable collaborating in a paper-free work environment utilizing technology to collaborate and connect. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of the following: Civil and evidentiary techniques and procedural requirements, including the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Legal principles and practices, including but not limited to administrative proceedings, laws, regulations, and rules relating to the agency such as the Texas Workers Compensation Act, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Administrative Code, Texas Administrative Procedures Act, and the Public Information Act. Legal research methods, including the use of Westlaw and other online resources. Experience in the preparation of legal documents and effective legal writing principles, including preparation of pleadings, legal documents, and briefs utilizing common standards of grammar, punctuation, and style. This position requires demonstrated skill in the following: Problem-solving and critical thinking. Using business software applications, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job. Organizing and managing multiple competing priorities. Negotiation or collaboration techniques. Legal research, writing, and analysis. Using virtual meeting technology, such as Zoom and Teams, is sufficient to be able to share, review, and communicate information and documents in virtual meetings. This position requires the demonstrated ability to: Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Analyze and solve work-related