The State Office of Risk Management’s core missions are customer service oriented. We administer the workers’ compensation program, insurance and risk management programs, and continuity of operations program for other state entities.
SORM is looking for a General Counsel to interpret laws and regulations, prepare legal documents, and provide well-researched, accurate legal advice on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, Legislative budget cycle, performance measures, administrative law, workers’ compensation, and labor and employment. Other responsibilities include administrative rules, internal governance standards and policies, statutory reports, regulatory compliance, contracting and procurement, records management, and litigation.
This position also serves as the Division Chief for Legal Services. Those responsibilities include creating and implementing policies and procedures for efficient and effective business operations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools; setting customer service standards for statutory services; and developing and maintaining performance expectations.
You will engage with core staff, directors, and executive management to identify client needs, provide legal advice and guidance, and ensure proposed courses of action comply with legal requirements and align with the agency’s strategic objectives. The Chief serves as an internal and external resource who works collaboratively with a wide variety of staff, stakeholders, and officials. Transparency is key so regular communication with stakeholders and management is critical.
Level of Complexity of State Classification: Highly Advanced Managerial
Level of Supervision of State Classification: Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Learn more about this opportunity by reading the full job description for the General Counsel and Division Chief (General Counsel IV 26-0204; PDF) position and apply below.
The Office
The State Office of Risk Management is a unique state agency with an environment of creativity and collaboration. Our employees appreciate the warm atmosphere, mutual respect, progressive approach, engagement, and genuine community that comes from truly caring about each other and what we can do together. We don’t do silos, and your voice and happiness is as important as your skill. We take pride in our mission, our colleagues, and our belonging.
Advantages of working with SORM:
- Casual dress code
- Open and accepting environment
- Wellness and employee engagement activities
- Much more.
Advantages of working for the State:
- State Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Free downtown parking
- Employee Assistance Program from legal services to mental health
- Transit discounts
- State discounts are offered at many stores, hotels, cell phone service providers, and more!
The Texas State Office of Risk Management is administratively attached to the Office of the Attorney General and is governed by a five-member Board. The Office is charged by law to administer insurance services obtained by Texas state agencies, including the self-insured government employees workers’ compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Its mission is to enable State of Texas agencies to protect their employees, the general public, and the State’s physical and financial assets by reducing and controlling risk in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
How to Apply
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section.
Or, you can mail a State of Texas application (Word) to:
- Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources
- State Office of Risk Management
- P.O. Box 13777
- Austin, TX 78711-3777
Applicants may direct inquiries to Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources, at andrew.velasquez@sorm.texas.gov.