TCEQ - Attorney I - II

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGAttorney IPerform responsible professional legal work for the Office of Public Interest Counsel at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).Represent the Office of Public Interest Counsel in administrative hearings, public meetings, agency agenda meetings, and at alternative dispute resolution proceedings.Advise the Public Interest Counsel on the interpretation of applicable state laws and agency rules.Participate in agency rulemaking proposals by conducting reviews and analysis and provides recommendations to the commission. Respond to requests from the public for information on general litigation and case-specific matters. Attorney IIPerform responsible professional legal work for the Office of Public Interest Counsel at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Represent the OPIC as a party in all phases of complex contested cases throughout the state.Develop and deliver presentations or briefs on complex legal and regulatory issues in a variety of forums, including public meetings, contested case hearings, and Commission Agenda meetings.Complete related tasks including the analysis of proposed rules and pending legislation, mentoring activities for newer attorneys, and participate in intra-agency workgroups.Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as an informal mediator and/or party.Respond to requests from the public for information on general litigation and case-specific matters.