SML - Attorney III - IV

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=103531andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionLocation: Austin Group/Class #: B26-B28/3504-3505Salary*: B26 - B28, $6,377.50 min -$13,051 max *Commensurate with qualifications and experienceBenefits Offered: Comprehensive healthcare options, State of Texas retirement plan, paid vacation/holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Training/Employee Development Program, and more. Military Specialty Codes: Army: 27A; Navy: 250X; Coast Guard: LGL11; Marine: 4406; Air Force: 51JX, 92J0; Space Force: N/AAdditional information on the SAO Military Crosswalk is available here: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf AGENCY INFORMATIONThe Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending is a Texas state agency committed to promoting a healthy mortgage lending environment and to maintaining a safe and sound savings institution (thrift) system. Under the oversight of the Finance Commission of Texas, we are responsible for the licensing, registration, and regulation of the state's mortgage industry, and the chartering, regulation, and supervision of the state's savings institution (thrift) industry. We're proud of the work we do and the meaningful role we play in supporting a safe, fair, and stable residential mortgage lending environment for Texans.At SML, you'll join a highly collaborative and mission driven agency where your contributions directly support our work and make a meaningful difference. We seek dedicated professionals who are committed to contributing to a team that invests in their development and career growth, while demonstrating the agency's guiding principles of being responsive, accountable, and transparent to Texans, the regulated entities, the Texas Legislature, and the Finance Commission of Texas; supervising and regulating with integrity, ethics, fairness, efficiency, and professionalism; and upholding the constitution and laws of Texas and the United States. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending website.JOB TITLE: Attorney III or IV - Enforcement FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Associate General Counsel JOB DESCRIPTION:Performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) legal work as a staff attorney concerning SML's regulation of the residential mortgage lending industry and state savings banks. Prosecutes enforcement actions and contested cases concerning SML's regulated entities. Researches, analyzes, and interprets applicable law, renders legal advice and counsel, and prepares legal documents. Reports to the General Counsel and assists with general counsel functions (functional title of Associate General Counsel). Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:Performs research, analyzes, and provides sound interpretations of law relating to SML and its regulated entities and industries.Drafts memoranda or other legal documents to summarize or provide guidance concerning applicable law administered and enforced by SML.Reviews agency findings of investigations and examinations to identify compliance issues, detect violations of law, and determine appropriate legal action.Prosecutes enforcement actions and contested cases including representing SML in administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).Drafts subpoenas, orders, notices of hearing, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents relating to the prosecution and disposition of enforcement actions and contested cases.Secures evidence and testimony (including conducting discovery) to prosecute enforcement actions and contested cases.Manages a volume docket of enfor ement actions and contested cases to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure timely resolution.Maintains and organizes enforcement files and other records to facilitate records retention.Communicates with SML staff and staff from other regulatory authorities, legislators and their staff, regulated entities, SOAH staff, members of the public, and others.Makes presentations to industry stakeholders and other interested persons.Assists the Public Information Officer with legal issues relating to requests for information made under the Texas Public Information Act.May assist the General Counsel with rulemaking, legislative tracking, bill analysis, and drafting, contracts and procurement, and other general counsel functions.Complies with all agency policies and procedures.Performs related work as assigned. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B. degree.Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Attorney III - Minimum four years' work experience as an attorney (primarily administrative law (prosecution of contested cases preferred), civil litigation, real estate, regulatory compliance, banking, residential mortgage lending (preferred), or other financial services).Attorney IV - Minimum six years' work experience as an attorney (preferably administrative law (prosecution of contested cases strongly preferred), civil litigation, real estate, regulatory compliance, banking, or financial services).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of federal and state law relating to SML and its regulated entities and industries. Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, procedural and other rules of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and other laws, rules, and procedures relating to the prosecution of contested cases.Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and the rules and procedures relating to