2025 Legal Intern (Law Clerk) Austin, TX
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission See More Job Openings by This Employer
- General Description
Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
NOTE:
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is seeking interns to serve a two month internship in the Office of General Counsel Division over the summer:- First Session: June 2 through July 31, 2025—two open positions
- Second Session: July 1 through August 29, 2025—two open positions
The agency's General Counsel Division prepares, processes, and prosecutes administrative cases dealing with violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. This division reviews protests to the issuance of licenses and permits by local authorities and citizens and prosecutes application protests by the commission. When violations by permittees and licensees throughout the state are alleged, a hearing is held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Outcomes of such hearings include recommendations to cancel, suspend, grant, or deny a license or permit.The intern selected for this position will gain knowledge in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, legal processes, and other hands-on legal experience. This two month internship position performs routine (journey-level) clerical work for the Office of General Counsel Division. Work involves legal research, preparation of contested cases, assisting in processing of open records requests, and related tasks.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Performs complex (journey-level) legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to agency attorneys. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.- Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs):
(25%) Advises agency staff on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of agency laws and regulations.
(25%) Provides legal research and consultation to Executive Management, General Counsel and programs on legal matters, on the interpretation and application of agency regulations, and state and federal laws.
(25%) Prepares and organizes legal documents, briefs, correspondence, and reports.
(20%) Assists with agency responses to open records requests.
(5%) Performs related work as assigned.
- MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Currently pursuing or enrolled in an accredited law school or graduated from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Completion of a minimum of 4 semesters of law school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Legal employment experience (law clerk, paralegal, legal assistant, etc.).
- Experience in research and case discovery.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.
- Skill in using a personal computer and office equipment.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, and to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work as a team member.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Must be able to present a copy of college transcripts.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.- Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via telephone, computer and in person. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work as a team member, and work with sensitive and confidential information.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:
For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Supplemental Information
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
This position requires you to work fully in the office.
- $17.85/hour
