Job Description

The Texas Board of Nursing is seeking a part-time law clerk. This law clerk will work 20 hours per week. This position is based in our downtown office in Austin, Texas. The work for this position will be primarily performed in this downtown office location, but some telework may be allowed. Work typically takes place in an environmentally controlled office setting.

Education and Experience Requirements
Experience in legal work. Enrolled in an accredited law school or graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Job Duties
Performs complex (journey-level) legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Conducts legal research primarily in administrative law, also conducts research civil and criminal law and researching points of law involved in hearings to determine the validity and completeness of cases cited. Prepares and edits legal documents. Previews and analyzes legal documents, records, and motions. Makes presentations and participates in case conferences. Assists attorneys in preparing cases for litigation and in preparing investigations. Assists attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients. May assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. May review cases for jurisdictional deficiencies and procedural compliance. May draft memoranda and administrative rules for the Texas Register. Performs related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of agency laws, regulations, and rules.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
Ability to prepare legal documents; to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; to conduct research; to summarize findings; and to communicate effectively.

The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $2,047.25 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in an accredited law school?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• legal work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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