TPWD - Attorney ; Staff Attorney

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To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return‑to‑Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.  

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All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• Job Title
• Dates of employment (month/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
• Description of duties performed

Volunteer experience is counted toward any experience requirement. Part‑time experience is prorated based on duration and hours worked per week. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields.

College transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted). A copy of the transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if selected for an interview.

Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions; failure to submit will result in an incomplete application.

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Job Classification Service Military Specialty

Attorney I‑V Army 27, Navy 250X, Coast Guard LGL
10, LGL
11, Marine Corps 4402‑4417, Space Force 51JX, 92J0, Air Force. No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

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To claim military employment preference, attach the required documentation referenced below at the time of application. For details, visit the Military Employment Reference page at .

Required forms that must be attached:

• Veteran — DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (for transitioning service members).
  Spouse of a veteran who has not remarried — Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty — Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty — Marriage Certificate and copy of spouse’s active‑duty military orders.
  Spouse of a disabled veteran who is the primary income for household — Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached before military preference can be granted.

James Murphy, (512) 389‑8877

4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position is responsible for performing entry‑level to routine (journey‑level) attorney work. The attorney will examine and prepare legal documents, interpret laws and regulations, render legal advice and counsel, and may participate in administrative hearings and trials. The role supports all aspects of the TPWD mission, including, but not limited to:

• Open records requests
• Contract review, drafting and advice
• Tort claims against TPWD
• Management of fish and wildlife resources
• Management of state park…