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Texas Department of Insurance TDI- Law Clerk in Austin, Texas
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Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Dont miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if youre looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers compensation system, and educate and protect consumers. Youll love the benefits of working at TDI: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid work schedule, if applicable. Work-life-balance. 96 hours of accrued vacation a year. 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year. 20+ holidays every year. Career advancement opportunities. Free parking. Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Working at TDI offers many benefits. TDI is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. TDI also offers a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Ave in Austin. The innovative structure is part of the states Capitol Complex project. Before you apply: Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements. Law Clerk (Intern) Develop your skills with a dynamic team of legal professionals at TDI. With more than $250 billion in premiums in 2023, Texas is the nations second largest insurance market and the fifth largest in the world. The Enforcement Section is hiring a law clerk to support TDI in administrative litigation at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. You will work with attorneys and investigators in developing cases against various insurance industry participants for disciplinary action. You will learn valuable litigation skills and all about administrative law. You will also learn substantive insurance areas such as health market regulation, homeowners and auto policies, and insurance rates. You will be at the forefront of insurance regulation and have the chance to shape policies and regulations that impact the daily lives of Texans. This part-time, paid position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the various types of legal careers within TDI, including administrative hearings and disciplinary cases, preparing legal memoranda, and legal research and writing. Through this position, you will build your professional and communications skills and receive hands-on experience in administrative law. This temporary, part-time position is in Austin and requires 20 hours a week, with two days per week of in-office attendance at the Barbara Jordan Building required. This temporary position will begin around January 2 and end on or before May 16, 2025. The Enforcement Section provides training and a positive, collaborative work culture. An ideal candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills, the ability to interpret state and federal laws and apply them to novel legal problems, and the ability to draft thorough and plain language legal documents. The candidate will be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, with good collaboration skills and judgment in the analysis of legal risks. The ideal candidate will show a willingness and ability to take on new challenges and subject matter. This position: Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents for use in litigation, policymaking, and other areas. Assists attorneys and investigators in investigating and preparing contested cases for hearing or settlement. Researches and interprets state statutes, agency regulations, and ederal laws. Provides general legal support such as redacting confidential information for document production and reviewing and editing documents. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: This position requires: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree. Graduation from or currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university. Completion of a minimum of three semesters of law school prior to start of position. (Transcripts required with application) Additional job details: This position requires regular work attendance. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. If eligible, the employee 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. You must submit a writing sample with your application. Resume must be submitted with the application. Preferences for this position include: Demonstrated knowledge of administrative law. Experience researching and drafting legal memoranda. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of: State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements. Legal principles, practices, and proceedings. Caseload management techniques, including prioritization, decision-making, and collaboration. Legal research, analysis, and drafting techniques. This position requires demonstrated skill in: Problem solving and critical thinking. Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, 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. Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving. Effective oral and verbal communication. Working effectively with coworkers, mentor attorneys, subject matter experts, and management. Tactful communications; both verbal and written. 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 problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments. Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines. Work both independently and as a team player. Apply critical thinking to analyze and solve legal issues. Exercise good judgment in the analysis of legal problems and prepare sound, clear opinions. Deal tactfully and professionally with the public, coworkers, agency staff, and industry representatives. Interpret laws and regulations affecting the agency. Manage time to effectively manage projects to a successful and timely conclusion. Veterans Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments. To receive a veterans preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application. Copy of the DD-214; m