RRC - Legal Assistant V - Hearings Division

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can fin d more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.

rrc.texas.gov/about-us/ . To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year Telework options for eligible positions Flexible work schedules Retirement pension with a 150% agency match - you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w 401(k), 457(b) and Roth Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees Tuition Reimbursement Wellness and Exercise Leave Career development programs/opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/ .

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance .

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a legal assistant to support administrative law judges and technical examiners to coordinate administrative and legal tasks and meet established deadlines for the Hearings Division. The division conducts hearings concerning regulatory aspects of gas utility rates and safety, surface mining and reclamation, critical infrastructure, and oil and gas exploration and production.

Responsibilities include

drafting and proofreading correspondence, orders, and other documents, maintaining case files in the electronic case record system, and responding to external inquiries. This position requires excellent customer service skills for frequent in-person interactions and telephone inquiries. Reliability and timeliness are crucial, as this position works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

This position reports to the division's Office Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to meet critical deadlines.

Conducts limited research of legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, and various rules and regulations. Responds to public inquiries concerning all matters within the Commission's jurisdiction and routes calls and correspondence as necessary. Maintains, retrieves, and organizes records and filing systems.

Assists in case management and docket control. Coordinates with other division personnel to prepare and assemble conference materials. Assist with walk-in and/or telephone inquiries and complaints from the public. Provides support to administrative law judges and technical examiners. Receives, date stamps, and routes all mail and hand-delivered filings.

Reliability and timeliness are crucial to ensure that deadlines are met. Performs other duties, as assigned. For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/Military. Crosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law or a related field. Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant or coursework in paralegal studies. Three (3) years of experience in a court, private law office, state agency, or similar environment. Three (3) years of experience drafting and reviewing correspondence, legal documents, rules, statutes, and regulations.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Years of experience may have occurred concurrently.

Five years of experience in a court, private law office, state agency, or similar environment.

Knowledge of legal practices and professional business writing. Demonstrated experience in preparing accurate, grammatically correct written documents. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to prepare accurate, grammatically correct written documents. Ability to organize and index files, projects, and records.

Ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines. Ability to work effectively on a team or individually. Ability to learn and understand regulatory policies and procedures, and interpret processes. Effective communication skills in dealing with the public and co-workers. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), Outlook, Adobe, and Word.

Perfect. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to reach high and low; open, close, and retrieve files from file cabinets as well as operate the computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment.

Primarily indoors, with heating and cooling regulated in an office environment, the noise level is low to moderate.

Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan.

Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS to register or log in: https://erphcmprd.

cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant. Remarks: There is one available position. Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer. 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. Important Information For All Applicants The Railroad Commission of Texas does not sponsor employment visas or participate in employer-sponsored immigration programs. The agency does not provide employer support for applications to extend or obtain employment authorization, including employer attestations, training plans, or other documentation required for participation in programs such as STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Applicants should consider this policy when determining whether the position meets their employment authorization requirements. The agency will complete employment eligibility verification and other documentation required by applicable law. The agency does not provide discretionary immigration sponsorship or program-specific employer documentation beyond those legal obligations.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide. The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.