Ttstc - Law Clerk Intern

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General description

Join the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company as a Law Clerk Intern! Work involves providing support to the legal team on a variety of routine and complex legal matters, including working with assigned counsel and TTSTC staff to assist in developing and implementing various organizational objectives and initiatives. Student intern will engage in work activities under the direction and mentoring of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company Legal Division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must be currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited law school seeking J.D. degree. 
• None to Two (2) years' experience in legal research, writing and analysis.

In this role you will:

• Analyze newly promulgated or pending legislation
• Provide support to the legal team in drafting, revising, and finalizing a wide range of documents related to the day-to-day operations of TTSTC
• Assist with matters of investment management and divestment
• Assist with compliance testing and reporting
• Draft, review and revise internal policies, rules, and other TTSTC operational documents
• Draft, review and track contracts and requests for proposals relating to TTSTC administration and coordinates with Comptroller's office.
• Perform basic clerical duties such as taking calls and arranging meetings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Administrative law is a plus
• Conduct research and analysis
• Read and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Use a personal computer in a Windows environment and with Microsoft software and mainframe functions

Veterans:

To receive veteran's preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required. 

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance. 

If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of veterans' preference:

• Veteran must provide form DD 214
• Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.  

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions; 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.

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