Prosecution Law Clerk Intern #07-25

The Enforcement Division program plays a critical role in ensuring that licensees abide by the laws and rules governing the 38 programs that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates.  As an intern, you get the chance to review cases and make recommendations for the outcomes of cases along with the opportunity to attend and participate in administrative hearings.  You will be tasked with reviewing potential changes to administrative rules and penalty matrices. Additionally, you make be tasked with prepping for and making presentations to Advisory Boards of programs that TDLR administers.

General Description

The Prosecution Law Clerk performs legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties

• Conducts legal research including researching developments in administrative and criminal law and researching points of law involved in hearings to determine the validity and completeness of cases cited.
• Reviews inspection reports, investigative reports, and data reports from agency databases, and determines whether violations have occurred.
• Researches and interprets statutes, rules, regulations, codes, and administrative records, and analyzes their applicability and significance in specific fact situations presented in cases.
• Consults regularly with other attorneys to ensure consistency in the application of laws, rules, and enforcement policies.
• Prepares and edits legal documents; ensures timely filings of legal documents. Reviews and analyzes legal documents, records, and motions.
• Ensures timely filings of legal documents.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including conducting discovery and witness preparation.
• Assists attorneys in review of cases for litigation and in preparing investigations.
• May assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• May review cases for jurisdictional deficiencies and procedural compliance.
• May draft memoranda and administrative rules for review by Enforcement Attorneys or General Counsel’s Office.
• Attends professional development and career readiness programs facilitated by the human resources and operations support division.
• Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s core values.
• Adheres to all TDLR Personnel Policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited law school or graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Interns are selected based on factors such as scholastic achievement, grade-point average, demonstrated leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities, and communication skills. 

Must have an internet connection, computer or laptop, and office workspace at home.

Applicants must have completed the TXWORKS Student Eligibility Form and submit letter of eligibility and college transcript with internship application. 

Military Occupation Specialty Code:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 15P- Aviation Operations Specialist, LS- Logistics Specialist, YN- Yeoman, 0100 Basic Admin. Marine, 01- Manpower and Administration or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: 

http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

Remarks:

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 computer and applicable software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e- mail; and the ability to use a computer to produce legal documents, correspondence, presentations, statistical reports, and other complex documents. Skill in the use of standard office equipment.

Ability to interpret, apply, and explain, orally and in writing, statutes, rules, codes, procedures, and policies; and 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. Excellent writing skills; excellent communication skills in the contexts of telephone contacts, in-person contacts, presenting cases in court, and public speaking; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide professional, friendly, and caring customer service to all customers.

How to apply:

Summer 2025 internship positions are participating in the TXWORKS program. Interested applicants must be residents of Texas attending a college/university within the State of Texas in addition to other requirements. To begin your application, please complete the Student Eligibility Form. 

Intern applications may be downloaded from TDLR’s website https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/employ.htm. E-mail or fax applications to: TDLR, Human Resources Office, Austin Texas 78711. Fax (512) 475-3377. E-mail Human.Resources@tdlr.texas.gov. Resumes will not be acceptedin lieu of State Applications. Applications not completely filled out may be rejected. Only typed applications will be considered