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Position range in Travis County $3,377.00 - $5,717.00 Per Month Legal Assistant V

TEXAS

EDUCATION AGENCY

Occupation:

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Location:

Austin, TX - 78701-1402

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/01/2026

Expires:

09/17/2026

Agency Job ID:

102992

Job #: 17063810

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

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//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=102992&PostingSeq=1 Agency Information The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state. Core ValuesWe are

Determined:

We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.

We are

People-Centered:

We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.

We are

Learners:

We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.

We are

Servant Leaders:

We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them. This is a Legal Assistant V position for a variety of case management tasks for the hearing and appeals section in the Agency's Office of the General Counsel. This position is an individual contributor who reports to the Deputy Director of Hearings and Appeals. This position has primary responsibility for tracking data for appeals and maintaining the Agency's appeals webpage. The position receives the Agency's requests for and promptly assigns independent hearing examiners to educator contract hearings under Texas Education Code Chapter 21, Subchapter F.This position requires up to 5% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1 - Supports the

Hearings and Appeals Team:

Supports a team of four Administrative Law Judges and maintains the hearings and appeals docket. Screens all incoming appeals with TEA and ensures that appeals are properly docketed and that deadlines are promptly and accurately calculated and calendared. Corresponds with parties; cite checks documents; prepares certified hearing records; regularly updates internal accounting and metrics data; and performs other tasks as needed to assist the hearings and appeals section.2 - Assists with

Independent Hearing Examiners:

Timely assigns Independent Hearing Examiners (IHEs) to conduct local evidentiary hearings under Texas Education Code Chapter 21, Subchapter F in response to parties requests for evidentiary hearings. Tracks IHE recommendation deadlines and receives and receives the Agency's copies of hearing documents. Works with IHEs on certification and renewal. Assists the hearings team in conducting an annual IHE training course.3 -

Performs Record Management Duties:

Serves as the custodian of records management for records related to appeals and IHE proceedings and receives and redacts documents to ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements. Maintains hearings records, prepares files for archiving according to the agency records retention schedule, and certifies hearing records for use on appeal as necessary. Tracks internal metrics. Develops and maintains record keeping and filing systems.4 - Prepares and Maintains Agency Data for

External Use:

Oversees and maintains the Hearings and Appeals webpage by, e.g., updating local and Commissioner decisions monthly and publishing other relevant matters.5 -

Coordinates and Organizes Internal Projects:

Oversees/coordinates the use of project management methodologies to assist attorneys with tracking and analyzing project deliverables. Receives and coordinates Office of General Counsel Legal Review Tickets (reviews & assigns tickets, responds to tickets as needed; creates dashboards & reports, responds to inquiries regarding system, etc. Works with the legal divisions office manager to support the legal division.

Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEducation:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Experience:

At least five years of experience in legal assistance or other relevant experience

Substitutions:

Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basisOther Qualifications the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military Experience in the areas of hearings, administrative law, and/or litigation, including as a docket clerk, highly preferredThe following experience is helpful: experience with providing responses under the Texas Public Information Act, FERPA, or similar statutes; and experience with state government and/or independent school districtsKnowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings and of laws, regulations, and rules relating to the AgencyKnowledge of legal terminology and administrative or court proceduresSkill in processing information and in using office equipment and computer systemsKnowledge of standard office protocols, state and federal law related to open records and protection of confidential student data (such as FERPA), and the Texas Public Information ActA strong customer-service mindset with a focus on engaging both internal and external partiesAbility to independently plan and organize work, to communicate effectively, to work effectively under short deadlines; and to communicate