OIEC - Paid, Part-time Law Clerk Intern - Austin

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference?Don't miss out on this opportunity. The Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) is hiring! Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service.

You'll love the Benefits of Working at OIEC:

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year

• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year

• 20+ holidays every year

• Career advancement opportunities

• Free parking

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Some benefits for part-time employees are earned proportionately to the hours worked

OIEC is the state agency that helps injured employees with their Texas workers' compensation claims. The agency assists, educates, and advocates on their behalf. OIEC provides services in 20 offices across the state. Agency services include advocacy, customer service, and dispute assistance through OIEC's Ombudsman Program.

Law Clerk Intern - Austin, part-time, paid, temporary

Develop your legal skills with a team of professionals at the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC). OIEC plays a vital role in supporting injured employees across Texas, ensuring fair treatment and access to benefits within the workers' compensation system.

OIEC is seeking a law clerk to assist the agency with a variety of legal and policy matters. In this role, you will conduct legal research, summarize and analyze legislation, and review and assess relevant case law. You will also support the general counsel in areas such as administrative law, litigation support, rulemaking, employment matters, contracts, and open records.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to policies and guidance that impact injured employees throughout the state. If you are looking to gain practical experience, expand your knowledge, and work in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills. They should be able to draft clear, well-reasoned legal documents in plain language and exercise sound judgment when assessing legal risks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, an effective communicator, collaborative, and eager to take on new subjects and challenges.

Unique to this job:

• Temporary, part-time, 20 hours/week, flexible hours

• In Austin, in office

• Three months from hire date (possibly beyond)

• Paid once a month on the first working day of the month

Travel Required: 5%

This position:

• Conducts legal research.

• Reviews and analyzes legal documents, records, and motions.

• May assist in drafting bills and amendments, and related materials for legislative consideration.

• Researches and interprets state statutes, agency regulations, and federal laws.

• Draft responses to public information requests.

• Provides general legal support such as scanning, redacting confidential information for document production, and reviewing and editing documents.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires:

• Enrolled in an accredited law school or graduation from an accredited law school with a JD or LL.B.

• Completion of a minimum of two semesters of law school. (Transcripts required with application).

• Six (6) months of legal experience.

• Regular work attendance.

Additional law school coursework beyond the required two semesters may be used to substitute for the six months of legal experience.

Required, in addition to application:

1. resume

2. writing sample

3. law school transcript

Additionally, preferences for this job are:

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative or litigation law.

• Experience researching and drafting legal documents.

Candidate must reside in Texas or be able to relocate to Texas by the start date.

OIEC does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to the agency's work.

• Legal principles, practices, and proceedings.

• Legal research, analysis, and drafting methods.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• Using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Effective written and oral communication.

• Working collaboratively with coworkers, and management.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Analyze and resolve work-related and legal issues independently.

• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

• Work both independently and as part of a team.

• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in analyzing legal issues and preparing clear, well-supported opinions.

• Interact professionally with the public, agency staff, and industry representatives.

• Interpret laws and regulations applicable to the agency's work.

Military employment preference

Senate Bill 1376, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, Section 657.002 requires State agencies to give military employment preference in employment and retention.Please see more details on our job page.

Documentation must be attached before military preference can be granted, and all personal and/or sensitive information (i.e. Social Security Number, DOB) must be redacted from any attached documents.

To receive a military employment preference for any position, the following documents are required to be submitted with your application, as applicable:

• Veteran: DD Form 214

• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried: Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation

• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty: Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation

• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty: Marriage Certificate and copy of spouse's active-duty military orders

• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household: Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD Form 214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating

For help translating your military work experience, including training courses on civilian job terminology, skill sets, and qualifications or requirements, click or copy this URL into your browser: www.texasskillstowork.com

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 27A, LN, 250K, 655X, LGL10, 4402, 5J0X1, 51JX

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed by clicking or copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

Former Foster Youth Preference

An individual who was under the permanent managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the day preceding the individual's 18th birthday is entitled to a preference in employment with a state agency over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. The preference is valid for individuals aged 25 or younger. Tex. Gov't Code, Section 672.002.

Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

Equal employment opportunity: OIEC does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be directed to OIECHR@oiec.texas.gov.

Please note: Unless specifically and expressly stated otherwise, regular attendance is an essential function of every OIEC job.

Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order GA-48, candidates having any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4 may be subject to a heightened security background check depending on other factors.

You may apply through CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT).

Your submission should include complete:

• Employment history (month and year), including job title, name of employer, manager's name and phone number

• Duties and responsibilities

• Education

• Certifications

• Licenses

• Supplemental questions*

If you are submitting your resume, please ensure the resume has the required information mentioned above.

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information mentioned above.

*If applying through Work in Texas

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, please go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.