What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERS - Legal Assistant position at Employees Retirement System of Texas?
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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Our mission is simply stated: ERS offers competitive benefits to enhance the lives of its members. Each team member across the agency contributes to our ongoing success. ERS currently offers opportunities for a hybrid work environment that include flexible work schedules.
Join our team at ERS and see why we were named a Top Workplace in 2024 by the Austin American-Statesman. Learn about us here! https://topworkplaces.com/company/employees-retirement-sys/statesman/
ERS is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and legal assistant work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and assisting with the management of various legal matters. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
With regard to the Public Information Act, processes incoming requests for public information and provides administrative support to attorneys handling requests, including the preparation of correspondence and legal briefs, research and analysis, deadline management, file management, and the preparation of reports; coordinates the gathering of documents responsive to requests; assists with the dissemination of information to other agency departments and the training of agency staff; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
With regard to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), processes incoming orders and related documents and provides administrative support to attorneys handling QDROS, including the preparation of correspondence and other documents, research and analysis, deadline management, file management, and the preparation of reports; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
With regard to general legal work, maintains complex legal, administrative, security, and other records; prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents and complex correspondence; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Serves as OGCs central point of contact for both external individuals and internal agency staff; serves as a backup to other administrative staff as needed.
Prepares special reports; assists staff in compiling and analyzing data for report preparation; maintains report files.
Serves as a travel coordinator.
Leads or participates on special projects, task forces, and committees.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including policies and procedures related to safety and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Other Information: This is not a remote only position. This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov. Please note: Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where applicable up to the posted maximum.
Military Occupational Specialty Codes
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.
How to Apply: Ready to join the dedicated, customer-focused team at ERS? Submit the following to the ERS Human Resources Office:
A State of Texas Application for Employment submitted online through CAPPS Recruit.
Use the link below to create a CAPPS Recruit account and build your profile on the My JobPage tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/327/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Once your profile is complete, click on the Job Search tab in the upper left corner of the screen to view available career opportunities and submit your application.
Applications Submitted Through Work In Texas
If you apply for an ERS position via Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx, you will also need to complete a supplemental questions form. For more details, refer to the instructions in the email you receive from CAPPS Recruit.
Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process.
Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov
Web: www.ers.texas.gov
Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employees-retirement-system-of-texas/
Qualifications: .
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Our mission is simply stated: ERS offers competitive benefits to enhance the lives of its members. Each team member across the agency contributes to our ongoing success. ERS currently offers opportunities for a hybrid work environment that include flexible work schedules.
Join our team at ERS and see why we were named a Top Workplace in 2024 by the Austin American-Statesman. Learn about us here! https://topworkplaces.com/company/employees-retirement-sys/statesman/
ERS is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and legal assistant work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and assisting with the management of various legal matters. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
With regard to the Public Information Act, processes incoming requests for public information and provides administrative support to attorneys handling requests, including the preparation of correspondence and legal briefs, research and analysis, deadline management, file management, and the preparation of reports; coordinates the gathering of documents responsive to requests; assists with the dissemination of information to other agency departments and the training of agency staff; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
With regard to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), processes incoming orders and related documents and provides administrative support to attorneys handling QDROS, including the preparation of correspondence and other documents, research and analysis, deadline management, file management, and the preparation of reports; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
With regard to general legal work, maintains complex legal, administrative, security, and other records; prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents and complex correspondence; assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Serves as OGCs central point of contact for both external individuals and internal agency staff; serves as a backup to other administrative staff as needed.
Prepares special reports; assists staff in compiling and analyzing data for report preparation; maintains report files.
Serves as a travel coordinator.
Leads or participates on special projects, task forces, and committees.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including policies and procedures related to safety and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Each year of related experience over the required minimum may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.
- Four (4) years of experience performing advanced legal work as a legal assistant or paralegal or in a related field (e.g. contract administration or management), which must include drafting, proofreading, and editing written materials, including correspondence.
- Four (4) years of experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and database software.
- Three (3) years of experience supporting multiple attorneys or other professionals.
- E perience with the Public Information Act or Freedom of Information Act.
- Experience with the travel requirements that apply to Texas state agencies.
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) experience.
Other Information: This is not a remote only position. This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov. Please note: Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where applicable up to the posted maximum.
Military Occupational Specialty Codes
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.
How to Apply: Ready to join the dedicated, customer-focused team at ERS? Submit the following to the ERS Human Resources Office:
A State of Texas Application for Employment submitted online through CAPPS Recruit.
Use the link below to create a CAPPS Recruit account and build your profile on the My JobPage tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/327/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Once your profile is complete, click on the Job Search tab in the upper left corner of the screen to view available career opportunities and submit your application.
Applications Submitted Through Work In Texas
If you apply for an ERS position via Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx, you will also need to complete a supplemental questions form. For more details, refer to the instructions in the email you receive from CAPPS Recruit.
Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process.
Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov
Web: www.ers.texas.gov
Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employees-retirement-system-of-texas/
Qualifications: .
