JOB POSTING-(NORTH CAMPUS)
Enforcement- Prosecutor
(Attorney IV)
$61,254- $65,484 annually
$5,104.50- $5,457 monthly

Posting No: 0208-13
Opening Date: 02/25/13
Group: B25
Position: 115
Closing Date: 5 p.m. on 03/11/13

Job Description
The Prosecutor is selected by and responsible to the Lead Prosecutor and performs highly complex attorney work, enforcing the statutes and rules of the agency. Work involves reviewing investigative reports and making decisions about case resolutions; preparing and supervising the preparation of legal documents; prosecuting violators in administrative proceedings before an administrative law judge; negotiating settlements; and overseeing the work of legal assistants assigned to the section. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Lead Prosecutor with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The attorney will perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain agency operations.

The position is located at the North Campus 1106 Clayton Lane Austin, TX 78723.

Essential Duties
 Manages a high volume caseload that includes cases under all of the statutes administered by TDLR.
 Reviews investigative reports related to complaints filed with the Enforcement Division, and decides the manner in which cases will be resolved. Brings cases to final resolution as expeditiously as possible.
 Researches and interprets statutes, rules, regulations, codes, and administrative records, and analyzes their applicability and significance in specific fact situations presented in complaints.
 Advises investigators regarding evidentiary analysis and avenues of investigation to be pursued, and provides guidance to all Enforcement staff regarding statutes, rules, and enforcement policies.
 Negotiates settlements of enforcement cases.
 Represents TDLR in the formal prosecution of enforcement cases in administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Presents the testimony of witnesses and documentary evidence in accordance with the Texas Rules of Evidence, and makes legally-sound oral arguments.
 Prepares notices of alleged violation, notices of hearing, letters of proposed license denial, motions, legal briefs, case closing letters, agreed orders, and other appropriate legal documents and correspondence related to enforcement cases.
 Prepares exceptions to Proposals for Decision as needed, and presents oral argument on contested cases to the Commission.
 Performs duties in accordance with the Complaint Resolution Procedures Manual, the Enforcement Plan and the Criminal Conviction Guidelines.
 Consults regularly with other attorneys to ensure consistency in the application of laws, rules, and enforcement policies. Reviews work of other attorneys through a peer review process.
 Reviews drafts of laws, rules, policies and regulations affecting agency operations.
 Assists in educating the regulated industries and the public by making appearances before groups and speaking about laws, rules, agency policies, and enforcement actions affecting the subject industries.
 Attends advisory board meetings and presents information about the activities of the Enforcement Division.
 Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.
 Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s core values.
 Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.
 Adheres to all TDLR Personnel Policies and performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Two years of litigation experience required.

Remarks
The successful candidate will have: Knowledge of administrative law proceedings and concepts such as jurisdiction, notice, and due process, knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, the Texas Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure, the Public Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, and the laws administered by TDLR. He or she will have knowledge and experience with using computers and other office equipment and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail; and the ability to use a computer to produce legal documents, correspondence, presentations, statistical reports, and other complex documents. He or she will have the ability to interpret, apply, and explain, orally and in writing, statutes, rules, codes, procedures, and policies; and to perform legal research. He or she will have the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or courses of action simultaneously, and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities in a highly visible setting. He or she will have excellent writing skills; excellent communication skills in the contexts of telephone contacts, in-person contacts, presenting cases in court, and public speaking; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide professional, friendly, and caring customer service to all customers.

Applications may be picked up at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 920 Colorado, 1st floor, Austin, Texas. Applications may also be downloaded from the Work in Texas web site at https://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?pageid=GOV_JOB_BANK. Mail, e-mail or fax applications to: TDLR, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 12157, Austin Texas 78711, Fax (512) 475-3377, E-mail Human.Resources@tdlr.texas.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of State Applications. Applications not completely filled out may be rejected. Only typed or legibly printed applications will be considered.

This job is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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TDLR provides a total compensation package that enables us to attract, motivate, and retain highly skilled and talented employees, including a merit system, full use of salary ranges, performance awards, retention and recruitment bonuses.