Job Description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING, NON-TRADITIONAL LEGAL POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMMEDIATE AND IMPORTANT IMPACT WHICH SERVES THE PUBLIC?

Whether you are a seasoned attorney or a recent law school graduate, Peak Performers may have an opportunity for you! We have partnered with the TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION to recruit for ATTORNEYS to provide remote assistance throughout the State of Texas.

COMMISSION APPEALS ATTORNEYS (REQUIRES STATE LICENSURE):

Commission Appeals is a highly specialized, non-traditional legal practice at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), providing essential support to TWC’s three Commissioners by summarizing informal, administrative hearings and making recommendations for case resolution. Our summaries and recommendations in hundreds of cases per month facilitate the administration of Unemployment Benefits, Wage Claims, and other programs as part of TWC’s mission to promote and support the workforce system of Texas.

In this temporary role as an Associate Reviewing Attorney (ARA) in Commission Appeals, you will join a select team of self-motivated legal professionals who value having an immediate impact on the citizens and businesses of Texas while working in a great work environment.

No litigation skills or experience are required. An Associate Reviewing Attorney performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) legal work, listening to approximately 15 to 20 recorded hearings per week, extracting relevant facts from testimony and evidence, and drafting written summaries and other documentation for consideration by the Commissioners and their staff in a timely manner. Recommendations conform to existing law, the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, Texas Payday law, and Commission precedent. The Agency provides legal resources with minimal need for outside legal research. Attorneys may also conduct informal, telephonic hearings. ARAs work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. They excel in working independently, but also routinely share ideas to facilitate rapid problem solving. TWC fosters a collaborative, small-team environment, a positive attitude, and high-quality expectations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association
• For Attorney positions, admission to the State Bar of Texas
• Must have a secure internet connection and ability to work remotely

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or knowledge of Texas Payday Law
• Experience and/or knowledge of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act
• Experience conducting informal, administrative hearings
• Experience and/or knowledge of legal principles and proceedings related to TWC
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently identify and summarize relevant facts, apply logical analysis, and draft legal documents in a timely fashion
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and use legal reference materials
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task, work well under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent typing skills of 50 words per minute
• Meticulous eye for detail
• Experience using Microsoft Word
• Ability to adapt and willingness to learn

EXPECTATIONS:

• Employee must be able to commit to full time work during this assignment, and be available M-F, 8-5, 40 hours/week
• TWC will provide computer; employee will provide secure internet connection (ethernet cable or WiFi adapter) and use TWC’s VPN

PROJECTED TERM: Starting as early as 10/5/2020 through 05/31/2021

COMPENSATION: $28.00/hour

WORK LOCATION: Work will be done remotely from any location in Texas

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday/8:00-5:00 (40 hours/week)

ABOUT TWC

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) oversees and provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC supports the state’s already incredibly skilled workforce and the needs of employers, further drawing business to Texas. Working toward fulfilling the Governor’s economic development strategy, TWC ultimately strengthens Texas’ economy by enhancing workers’ development.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK FOR PEAK PERFORMERS?

•             Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive job preference.

•             Our clients can hire you at any time - with no fee! We want you to get hired.

•             We pay weekly through direct deposit.

•             We offer ACA compliant health insurance at 60 days.

•             In business since 1994, our relationships span 25 years and thousands of job placements.

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

_Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, family/parental status, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. _

Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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Company Description

Peak Performers is the staffing and recruiting firm of choice for contract positions within the Texas public sector and government agencies. For more information about what makes our employment experience unique, please visit our website: http://www.peakperformers.org.