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This position may be filled at Asst General Counsel I or Asst General Counsel II classification. The final classification and salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and relevant legal experience.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPerforms complex (journey-level) legal work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provide guidance to agency staff, the board, or the commission on various open government regulations and the agencyand#8217;s administrative rules. Provide input on the development of agency programs and the establishment of agency procedures. Employees at this level may train, coordinate, and lead the work of others. Advises agency management on programs and issues involving legal risks. Draft and negotiate contracts and related documents. Interview clients and witnesses to obtain facts of a case.PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES90% Reviews, analyzes, and processes Public Information Act (PIA) requests. Provides legal advice and opinions on release of Public Information Act (PIA) requests. Responsible for ensuring responsive information and other PIA related deadlines are met and redacted appropriately, if required. Reviews all PIA request including law enforcement requests and subpoenas for documents and records responsive to request, including law enforcement materials and subpoenas. Ensures responsive information to PIA requests is timely provided, accurate and redacted appropriately when required. Consults With higher level General Counsel and escalate issues as needed.Drafts all requests for Attorney General Opinions on PIAs requests that are exempted from disclosure. Prepares 10-day and 15-day and includes writing of 15-day briefs in support of exemptions from disclosure under the PIA.May conduct legal research related to open records, confidentiality laws, and applicable statutes. Provides legal advice and opinions on policy decisions related to PIA and Open government issues.May assist with drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents, memoranda, bills, administrative rules, amendments for legislative consideration as it relates to PIA and open government and ensures compliance with statutory deadlines and legal requirements.Works closely with administrative staff to ensure all PIA requests are properly logged and tracked. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information5% Work on special projects as assigned. Research legal matters as directed5%Performs related duties to support Office of General Counsel as assigned.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAttorney Iand#8226;Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degreeand#8226;Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and must be in good standingand#8226;Knowledge of legal research and writingand#8226;If internal candidate, must be in good performance standing within your current departmentAttorney IIand#8226;Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degreeand#8226;Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and must be in good standingand#8226;At least two to three years of relevant legal experience in open government, administrative law, government law or open records.and#8226;If internal candidate, must be in good performance standing within your current departmentPreferred Qualifications for both levelsand#8226;Experience in open records and open government is preferredand#8226;Experience in practice of administrative or regulatory law is preferredand#8226;Experience in general counsel work is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:and#8226;Administrative law, Texas Public Informa ion Act, Open Meetings Law, Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, rulemaking procedure, and appellate review.and#8226;State and federal confidentiality lawsand#8226;Legal research methods, principles, and proceduresand#8226;Statutes and rules (state and federal) regulating agency licenses.and#8226;Related statutes and rules affecting agency licensee, e.g. pharmacy law, criminal law, ethics, etc.and#8226;Legal principles and practices of law related to licensing and regulations of professional licenses. and#8226;Contract law, including General Services Commission Regulations.and#8226;Employment LawSkill in:and#8226;Legal writing, including briefs and memoranda.and#8226;Analyzing and interpreting complex legal documentsand#8226;Reviewing and redacting sensitive information.and#8226;Organizing and prioritizing duties and assignmentsand#8226;Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsand#8226;Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and in reconciling differenceand#8226;Managing multiple deadlines and priorities.Ability to:and#8226;Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policiesand#8226;Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingand#8226;Exercise sound legal judgment and discretion; maintain strict confidentialityand#8226;Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced work environmentand#8226;Work with program staff and board members in a cooperative and supportive mannerand#8226;Meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and responsibilitiesand#8226;Prepare legal documents, to write and prepare rules, policies, and procedures, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, and to summarize findings.and#8226;To work effectively in a team environment Qualifications: WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSDue to office space limitations, this position is eligible for telecommuting up to two days per week. In person attendance of board meetings is required.and#183; Regular and punctual attendance Monday and#8211; Friday.and#183; Require be in office two days per week and for board meetings.and#183; Must respond to internal and external communications in a timely manner which is at least.o Within 72 hrs (3 business days) of when external communication is received.o Within 24 hrs (1 business day) of when internal communication is received.and#183; Within 15 minute while working remotely during business hrs if contacted by your Managerunless you are on a pre-approved leave or on a recognized lunch or exercise break.and#183; Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.and#183; Frequent sitting.and#183; Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.and#183; Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicableconfidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONSThe principal job is performed in a standard office and requires:and#183; If temporarily working remotely due to limited office space, applicants must have a dedicated, quiet, and secure workspace that ensures privacy and minimal distractions to maintain confidentiality while working remotely.and#183; If temporary working remotely due to limited office space, an applicant must have reliable and secure high speed internet access with a minimum of 20 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload.and#183; Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP.and#183; All applicants will have frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.and#183; All applicants need to have the ability to participate in video calls, phone calls, and virtual meetings.and#183; All applicants may experience frequently working under deadlines, individually or as a team member, and at times may collabora