Prosecutor

Class title: Attorney III

Posting No.: 1004-27

Opening Date: 10/08/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: North Campus, 1106 Clayton Ln., Austin, TX 78723

Class Code: 3504

FLSA: Professional-Exempt

Salary Group/Salary: B26, $100,170.00-$108,762.12/yr.

Division: Enforcement

Number of positions: 2

General Description

The Prosecutor performs highly complex (senior-level) attorney work, enforcing the statutes and rules of the agency. Work

involves reviewing investigative reports, indicators of human trafficking, and making decisions about case resolutions;

preparing and supervising the preparation of legal documents; prosecuting violators in administrative proceedings before

an administrative law judge; negotiating settlements; and overseeing the work of legal assistants assigned to the section.

Provides assistance and training in the department’s efforts to combat Human Trafficking. Work requires contact with the

public and other divisions within the agency. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of

initiative and independent judgment. Work assignments are coordinated by the Senior Prosecutor. This position reports to

the Chief Prosecutor.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages a high-volume caseload that includes cases under multiple TDLR statutes.

• Reviews investigative reports, initial applications, license renewal applications that come into the prosecution section,

and exercises discretion based upon guidance from the Senior Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor, and Director to decide if

violations have occurred and the manner in which cases will be resolved, including identifying possible indicators of

human trafficking. Negotiates settlements. Brings cases to final resolution as expeditiously as possible.

• Researches and interprets statutes, rules, regulations, codes, indicators of human trafficking, and administrative

records, and analyzes their applicability and significance in specific fact situations presented in complaints.

• Advises investigators regarding evidentiary analysis and avenues of investigation to be pursued, and provides guidance

to all Enforcement staff regarding statutes, rules, and enforcement policies.

• Prepares notices of alleged violation, notices of hearing, letters of proposed license denial, motions, legal briefs, case

closing letters, agreed orders, emergency orders, and other appropriate legal documents and correspondence related

to enforcement cases.

• Represents TDLR in the formal prosecution of enforcement cases in administrative hearings before the State Office of

Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Presents the testimony of witnesses and documentary evidence in accordance with

the Texas Rules of Evidence and makes legally-sound oral arguments.

• Prepares exceptions to Proposals for Decision, as appropriate with guidance from the Senior Prosecutor and Chief

Prosecutor and presents oral argument on contested cases to the Commission.

• Performs duties in accordance with division policies and procedures set forth by the Director, including but not limited

to the Complaint Resolution Procedures Manual, the Legal Files Procedures Manual, the Enforcement Plan, the

Criminal Conviction Guidelines, and the Complaint Prioritization Schedule.

• Consults regularly with other attorneys to ensure consistency in the application of laws, rules, and enforcement policies.

Reviews work of other attorneys through a peer review process as directed by the Senior Prosecutor and Chief

Prosecutor.

• Reviews drafts of laws, rules, policies and regulations affecting agency operations.
• Assists in educating the regulated industries and the public by making appearances before groups and speaking about

laws, rules, agency policies, enforcement actions and indicators of human trafficking affecting the subject industries.

• Attends advisory board meetings and presents information about the activities of the Enforcement Division.
• Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.
• Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, fosters camaraderie, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and

support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s core values.

• Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-

being of the agency.

• Adheres to all TDLR Personnel Policies and performs other related duties as assigned.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree is required.

• Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas is

required.

• Three years of experience as an attorney is required.
• Three years of litigation experience is required.
• Experience with regulatory enforcement or criminal prosecution is preferred.
• Experience as a staff attorney managing an enforcement case load for a state or federal agency is preferred.
• Experience as a criminal prosecutor trying misdemeanors and/or felonies is preferred.
• Experience presenting to a Board or Commission is preferred.
• Experience reviewing inspection or investigative reports is preferred.
• Experience trying cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is preferred.
• Experience in private practice as an attorney is preferred.
• Experience with personal computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and internet research

is preferred.

• Experience with computerized case management systems is preferred.
• A writing exercise may be administered to applicants selected for an interview.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative law proceedings and concepts such as jurisdiction, notice, and due process.

• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, the Texas Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure, the Public Information

Act, the Open Meetings Act, and the laws administered by TDLR.

• Skill in the use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and applicable software, including Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, internet, and e-mail.

• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills in the contexts of telephone contacts, in-person contacts, presenting cases in court, and

public speaking.

• Ability to use a computer to produce legal documents, correspondence, presentations, statistical reports, and other

complex documents.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain, orally and in writing, statutes, rules, codes, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or courses of action simultaneously and respond effectively to rapidly changing

priorities in a highly visible setting.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide professional, friendly, and caring customer

service to all customers.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to perform data entry and operate standard office equipment and computer software.
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure of deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, with or without glasses or contacts.
• Ability to hear a forced whisper in the better ear at 5 ft., with or without a hearing aid.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes:

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum

experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a position, you must submit your application, resumé, and TDLR agency required application questions either

online through the Texas Workforce Commission’s WORKinTEXAS.com website at https://www.workintexas.com or to

TDLR via email at: jobs@tdlr.texas.gov by the closing date stated on the job posting. For applications submitted via email,

please list the job posting title and job posting number in the subject line. Applications submitted must be received the

posting’s closing date. When a job posting is listed as "Open Until Filled", it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the

posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification. Applications will NOT be accepted via

mail, fax, or hand delivery. Incomplete applications may not be considered. If you desire an acknowledgement of the receipt

of your application, you should apply via WorkInTexas and one should be auto generated by TWC. Only applicants

interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection. All candidates recommended for IT, Lottery, and Bingo

positions will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of

selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an

application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work

authorization.

TDLR is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those

must present the needed documentation upon request.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), TDLR will provide reasonable accommodation. If you are scheduled for an interview

and require reasonable accommodation in the 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.