Prosecutor #1003-27

Working title: Prosecutor

Class title: Attorney II

Posting No.: 1003-27

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

Class Code: 3503

FLSA: Professional-Exempt

Salary Group/Salary: B24, $85,000.08-$93,810.00/yr.

Division: Enforcement

Number of positions: 1

General Description

The Prosecutor performs moderately complex (journey-level) attorney work, enforcing the statutes and rules of the agency. Work involves reviewing inspection reports, which may include reviewing and analyzing indicators of human trafficking and making decisions about case resolutions; preparing legal documents; prosecuting violators in administrative proceedings before an administrative law judge; negotiating settlements; and reviewing the work of legal assistants. Work requires contact with the public and other divisions within the agency. Perform other related duties as assigned and required to maintain agency operations. Works under general supervision with moderate 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 inspection reports, investigation reports, and data reports from agency databases, and exercises discretion based upon guidance from the Senior Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor, and Director to decide whether 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 cases.

Prepares notices of alleged violation, notices of hearing, motions, legal briefs, case closing letters, agreed orders, emergency orders related to human trafficking, 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.

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.

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