Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university in a bachelor’s degree with major course work in law or a related field.
- Seven plus (7+) years of legal assistance/paralegal work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. degree
- Strong knowledge of investment structures and documentation
- Experience working in government, financial services, or institutional investor is a plus.
- Familiarity with the Texas Public Information Act
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel software.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a Paralegal certificate or relevant experience required.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will
Investment Responsibilities:
· Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing private investment agreements, including limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, and other governing documents
· Preparing and coordinating execution of subscription agreements and investor questionnaires
· Drafting side letters
· Assisting TTSTC attorneys with negotiating and due diligence on investment transactions, including coordinating with external counsel and other investment professionals
· Tracking and maintaining key investment and legal documentation, including managing deadlines and compliance requirements
· Conducting legal research on investment related topics, regulations, and best practices
· Coordinating with counterparties, service providers, and other divisions within TTSTC to help ensure investment documentation is submitted and recorded appropriately and timely
Legal Support Responsibilities:
· Assisting in drafting and managing contracts, including interacting with vendors, reviewing invoices for contract compliance, and reporting to Contract Administration Office
· Drafting correspondence, responding to open records requests (Texas Public Information Act), and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
· Performing legal research and analysis related to TTSTC’s operations
· Reviewing and editing legal documents
· Responding to audit requests.
· Maintaining organized legal files and use of document management systems.
· Maintaining investment and compliance calendars.
Other Responsibilities:
· Provide general legal and administrative support to attorneys as needed
· Assisting with biennial legislative session including:
o Analyzing proposed legislation
o Preparing costs estimates
o Managing legislative reporting system
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our 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.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
