Comptroller - Operations amp; Support Legal Services

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=100520andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationTemporary Position - This position will begin September 15th, 2026-December 11th, 2026. (Full-time - 40 hours per week)Are you an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to step back into the workforce after having taken an extended career break? Or do you think you're ready to return to the workforce, but not quite sure?CPA's Returnship program helps put your skills to work, increase your capability and can even re-launch your career.We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller' s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. About The Division:The mission of the Operations and Support Legal Services (OSLS) Division is to provide legal counsel to the Texas Comptroller and to ethically and efficiently serve Comptroller customers by providing assistance, seeking solutions and applying the laws and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.The Operations and Support Legal Services Division will be participating in the Returnship Program which will reintroduce on-the-job training skills to individuals who have been away from the workforce for two years or longer and are looking to re-enter the workforce. This position will provide work that involves planning and organizing work, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, preparing legal documents including documents for administrative referral for a decision to the Office of the Attorney General. Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.Minimum Qualifications Education:Experience in legal work. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Experience:Experience working with the Texas Public Information Act. Experience researching statutes, rules, and cases; drafting memos or other legal documents; and providing legal advice to client or client agency. Three or more years related experience.Preferred QualificationsPrefer experience working in a state agency legal department.Licenses and CertificationsLicensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.In this role you will: Compile and review for public release agency records and enter requests into the open records tracking system. Coordinate requests with data analysts, business analysts, and other legal staff in this division and other professionals and attorn ys in other divisions.Research legislative history, case law, and administrative rulings; prepare legal opinions, reports and memos for agency use. Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of issues including access to records, privacy laws, transparency, Public Information Act, records management, and other laws and regulations. Prepare legal arguments, documents, and exhibits for referral to the Attorney General for rulings. Prepare summaries and analysis of these rulings for agency use.Coordinate with this agency and other agencies on interagency agreements. Review proposed legislation and rules. Draft and review division publications and procedures.Special projects and other work as assigned.Maximize Your Earnings!At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offeringIf you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.MILITARY PREFERENCETo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, htt