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APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUPLEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE GO TO: www.tdcj.texas.gov TO APPLY ONLINE.

This is a hybrid position. You may need to come into the office sometimes, but it is mostly remote work (depending upon location).

Attorney I
Minimum Base Salary: GR.B22 ($5,677.88/month)
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be
reduced by 2.5%.
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015069.pdf

Attorney II
Minimum Base Salary: GR.B24 ($5,986.58/month)
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be
reduced by 2.5%.
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015066.pdf

Attorney III
Minimum Base Salary: GR.B26 ($6,322.84/month)
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be
reduced by 2.5%.

For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015088.pdf

This is a career ladder position.

POSTED: 09-03-2024

CLOSES: 08-31-2025

JOB POSTING NO: CL015088SC

PAYROLL TITLE: ATTY I, II, III

EXTENDED TITLE: Staff Attorney

SALARY: $5677.88 - $6746.25 / Monthly

VACANCY LOCATION: Statewide, TX

UNIT/DEPT: State Counsel for Offenders

PAYROLL JOB#: 000000

*Longevity Pay
*Regular Service Retirement
*Telephonic Interviews Will Not Be Accepted
*Work Site Visits Will Not Be Conducted
*No Study Material
*Moderate Overnight Travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Position May Be Filled at I, II or III Pay Levels

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally
applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the
summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
27, 250X, LGL10, 04, 44, 51, 921O, RI

Please use the link below for information regarding job descriptions,
employment benefits, and application submission. Applicants may
download the State of Texas Application and additional documents to
complete and submit via email to the contact person listed.

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/tbcj/scfo/employment.html

This position is listed as statewide due to the option for hybrid/remote
working.

This vacancy is a position within the State Counsel for Offenders
division which is governed by and reports directly to the Texas
Board of Criminal Justice.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Applicants must submit the State of Texas Application For Employment and the applicable supplement for outside applicants (PERS 282) or current TDCJ employees (PERS 598) to the contact person listed on the job posting. Applications can be submitted through the TDCJ website, the Work In Texas website, fax, mail, email, or hand delivered. If submitted through Work in Texas, the supplement must also be submitted to the contact person. Faxed applications must be complete and legible in order to be considered and must not have been sent from a fax machine located at a TDCJ unit or department. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the contact person's email address.

Angela Jeter
State Counsel for Offenders
200 River Point Drive, Ste 312
Conroe, TX 77304
PH (936-521-6702) or (936-437-3351)

FAX (936-521-6726)
EMAIL (angela.jeter2@scfo.texas.gov)

Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00PM on 08-31-2025. A complete job description and all application forms may be obtained at the above address or by viewing the Job Description. Job Descriptions are available in PDF format which maybe read with the free Adobe Reader.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Authority is granted on or after: 09-01-2024

JD: 08-23-2023

Company Description

Safeguarding the Constitution and promoting justice by providing quality legal services exclusively to indigent person confined in Texas correctional facilities.

Company Description

Safeguarding the Constitution and promoting justice by providing quality legal services exclusively to indigent person confined in Texas correctional facilities.

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