Law Clerk

About This Role

Serve as a Law Clerk to support the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) in administrative litigation. You will assist attorneys and investigators in developing cases against various insurance industry participants for disciplinary action, gaining valuable litigation skills and knowledge of administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents for litigation, policymaking, and other areas
• Assist attorneys and investigators in investigating and preparing contested cases for hearing or settlement
• Research and interpret state statutes, agency regulations, and federal laws
• Provide general legal support such as redacting confidential information and reviewing/editing documents

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree
• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a minimum of two semesters of law school prior to start of position
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws and apply them to novel legal problems
• Ability to draft thorough and plain language legal documents
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent communicator
• Good collaboration skills and judgment in the analysis of legal risks
• Willingness and ability to take on new challenges and subject matter
• Demonstrated knowledge of state laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings
• Demonstrated knowledge of caseload management techniques, including prioritization, decision-making, and collaboration
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research, analysis, and drafting techniques
• Skill in problem solving and critical thinking
• Skill in using Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Skill in using personal computers for data entry and extraction from systems like CAPPS
• Skill in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Skill in effective oral and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, mentor attorneys, subject matter experts, and management
• Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on assignments
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and solve legal issues
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the analysis of legal problems and prepare sound, clear opinions
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with the public, coworkers, agency staff, and industry representatives
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations affecting the agency
• Ability to manage time to effectively manage projects

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree and currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a minimum of two semesters of law school prior to start of position. Preferred 6 months work experience.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative law
• Experience researching and drafting legal memoranda
• 6 months’ work experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits