Top 44 Child services attorney Jobs in Austin Tx

Staff Attorney (Austin)
Texas Workforce Commission —Austin, TX
- $7,155 - $7,976 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Family Services Specialist I
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc —Austin, TX
- $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Guardian Ad Litem II- Domestic Relations Office
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $59,550.40 - $73,840.00 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Paralegal
Modern Family Law —Austin, TX
- $54,080 - $93,747 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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6h
Practice Innovation Lawyer
K&L Gates —Austin, TX
- $180,969 - $316,695 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Addiction Medicine
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Attorney - Reference Services Supervisor
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $92,000 - $105,400 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Management
- Word processing
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Tax Expert - Expert Center (Southcentral)
Intuit —Austin, TX
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
1d
Hourly Case Manager
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $23.19 - $36.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Guardian Specialist
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,020.33 - $6,335.66 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Attorney I-III - Child Representation Office
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $73,000 - $112,860 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
7d
Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator
The SAFE Alliance —Austin, TX
- $53,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
CPI Investigation Worker Trainee
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc —Austin, TX
- $3,816.65 - $5,372.41 a month
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Hospital
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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CPS CVS Supervisor I/II
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc —Austin, TX
- $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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9d
Litigation Support Specialist/Paralegal
Walters Gilbreath, PLLC —Austin, TX
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
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Children's Advocate - Grove Campus
The SAFE Alliance —Austin, TX
- $21.00 - $22.48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr Manager, Market Development
K&L Gates —Austin, TX
- $112,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- US work authorization
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
1d
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Rathgeber Village
The SAFE Alliance —Austin, TX
- $49,000 - $52,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Mileage reimbursement
- COVID-19 protective measures
6d
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Stange Law Firm —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Remote
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Family Law Attorney
The Knowlton Law Firm —Austin, TX
- $80,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Guardian Ad Litem I (Domestic Relations Office)
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $57,532.80 - $70,491.20 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Staff Attorney (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$7,155 - $7,976 a month

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Family leave
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Legislative analysis
Statutory legal research
Legal correspondence preparation
Law
General counsel
Anti-discrimination law
Caseload management
Writing skills
Tax law
Legislative impact assessment
Employee relationship building
Regulatory legal research
Legislative regulatory analysis
Labor relations
Document review
1 year
Senior level
Bar
Administrative law
Legislative affairs
Legislative public policy analysis

Full Job Description

Description

The Texas Workforce Commission, a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is looking for a Staff Attorney to work in a dynamic, fast-paced office on matters that impact the lives of Texans on a daily basis. The job is based in our agency headquarters on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. TWC offers competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. The selected candidate will work in-office at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who We Are:
The Commissioner Representing the Public in the Texas Workforce Commission serves as the representative for the public, promoting and supporting the growth of Texas’ world-class employers and talented workforce. The Office of the Public Commissioner supports the Commissioner in work that advances innovative workforce and economic development strategies in collaboration with education partners, local leaders, and industry to preserve Texas’ competitive edge as the best place to work in the world.

Who You Are:

The Attorney II-III performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Primary responsibilities include interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, and rendering legal advice and counsel in weekly caseload in cases under TWC’s jurisdiction, including unemployment insurance benefits, employer tax liability, wage claims, child labor, and employment and housing discrimination. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Weekly caseload responsibilities will include consulting with attorneys and staff in the Office of the Public Commissioner, program divisions, and Office of General Counsel and may include research and analysis of legal issues that arise in connection with TWC’s policy decisions in the broad range of programs and services available through TWC, summaries of which can be found at: /www.twc.texas.gov/programs
The Office of the Public Commissioner is comprised of a small but dedicated team that collaborates to best prepare the Commissioner for all of the legal and policy decisions made in the performance of his role, as well as outreach, stakeholder meetings, speaking engagements, and office management. The Attorney II-III will be expected to assist with other duties as assigned in connection with all office responsibilities. Opportunity for advancement will be available for a candidate that demonstrates proficiency and willingness to learn and further support the office’s efforts.

You Will be Trusted To:

Plan and organize or coordinate legal research and review of unemployment insurance, employer tax liability, wage claim, employment and housing discrimination, and child labor cases based upon applicable sections of the state and federal laws such as the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, interpret laws and regulations, prepare legal documents, render legal advice, and provide counsel to the Commissioner.
Support the work of the Public Commissioner’s office by developing case recommendations, conduct legal and legislative research.
Produce effective correspondence and oral communications.
Coordinate with other agency employees and legal staff to complete work.
Provide legal advice to the commissioner on proposed state and federal legislation that may affect the agency.
Perform related work as assigned.

You Qualify With:

Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas plus one year of experience in the full-time practice of law, or one year of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty, or one year of full-time experience involving the legal aspects of administration in the fields of industrial or labor relations.
Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association and admission to the State Bar of Texas plus two years of experience in the full-time practice of law, or two years of full-time experience in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty, or two years of full-time experience involving the legal aspects of administration in the fields of industrial or labor relations.

You Are a Great Fit With:

Ability to work in a team environment, multitask and work well under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Interpersonal skills to form strong working relationships and achieve goals.
Knowledge of State of Texas governmental agency structure.
Knowledge of Laws & Regulations affecting TWC.
Experience interpreting laws & regulations.
Ability to organize and maintain complex systems. Experience rendering legal advice and counsel.

You Gain:

A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $7,155.00-$7,976.00/month (depending on experience)
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
Medical Insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001

Job: Lawyers

Organization: TWC Business Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: Jul 3, 2026, 12:00:00 AM

Work From Home: No

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child services attorney jobs in austin tx

Staff Attorney (Austin)

Family Services Specialist I

Guardian Ad Litem II- Domestic Relations Office

Paralegal

Practice Innovation Lawyer

Attorney - Reference Services Supervisor

Tax Expert - Expert Center (Southcentral)

Hourly Case Manager

Guardian Specialist

Attorney I-III - Child Representation Office

Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator

CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

CPS CVS Supervisor I/II

Litigation Support Specialist/Paralegal

Children's Advocate - Grove Campus

Sr Manager, Market Development

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Rathgeber Village

Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Family Law Attorney

Guardian Ad Litem I (Domestic Relations Office)

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