Represent the Executive Director at contested case hearings, agency agenda meetings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings and/or other agency proceedings;
Negotiate agreements and orders;
Assist OCE and occasionally the Office of the Attorney General in preparing cases for contested hearings or court trials;
Advise agency staff on legal matters usually related to investigations and enforcement, and on related agency projects;
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and briefs for longer term projects or matters involving novel legal issues.

Admission to the State Bar of Texas plus three years of full-time experience in the practice of law, or employment in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty, or one year six months in the practice of environmental law or employment involving environmental legal issues.
One year and six months of full-time experience as an Attorney I for the TCEQ.

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Attorney II

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