Legal Intern (Spring)

Agency Job Posting #: TSBP 26-003
Work in Texas #: 16911506

Number of Openings: 1
Schedule: Full-Time

Opening Date: December 2, 2025

Closing Date: December 17, 2025

How to Apply
Applicants must follow the instructions found on www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers to apply for this position. TSBP cannot accept resumes or applications received through Indeed in lieu of the State of Texas Application.

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy Legal Internship Program offers paid, temporary employment positions for students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited law school. Selected candidates will be required to submit an official transcript to Human Resources for review prior to starting with the agency. Internships for the fall will begin no earlier than January 12, 2026, and end no later than April 24, 2026.

General Description
Performs highly complex (senior-level) clerical work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works closely with the agency's General Counsel and other agency attorneys.

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is the state agency that regulates the practice of pharmacy in Texas. TSBP’s legal team primarily focuses on disciplinary action against licensees and registrants under our enabling statute and other applicable laws and rules. Legal interns assess the legal sufficiency of complaints received by the agency, conduct legal research, assist in drafting allegations and determining the applicable laws, and assist with the appeals process at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on special projects to support legal team functions and needs.
• May review, edit, and/or reconcile discrepancies in reports, records, forms or similar types of documents.
• May prepare documents for data entry and post information to agency records.
• May file and maintain agency records or information.
• May assemble, organize, and prepare data for analysis.
• May research legal issues and prepares briefs and memoranda under the direction of agency attorneys.
• May draft memoranda and administrative rules for the Texas Register under the direction of agency attorneys.
• Complies with all agency personnel policies, including regular attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office procedures; spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and legal terminology.
• Ability to prepare legal documents.
• Ability to meet rigid deadlines and pay strict attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of contacts.
• Ability to conduct research and apply laws.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Current enrollment in, or graduation within the past twelve months from, a J.D. degree program with an accredited law school is required. High academic achievement is strongly preferred. Submission of law school transcript is required upon application.

Experience in administrative law is desirable. Knowledge of the Texas Pharmacy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, State Office of Administrative Hearings rules, Open Meetings Act, and Public Information Act is desirable.

License Required:
None.

Environment/Physical Conditions
Normal office environment. Tobacco free work place. Sitting and operating a personal computer for long periods of time. Correctly lift up to 25 pounds. Physical conditions will require a person with sufficient stamina to maintain a constant high level of concentration, frequently intense with many interruptions, for long periods of time.

The specific statements shown in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Conditions of Employment
Upon employment, all persons hired will be required to complete state and/or national fingerprint identification checks. Employees must be eligible, as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety, to access criminal history records. Felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions will cause ineligibility. Upon employment, employees must be able to pass the required online CJIS class regarding the security of criminal records.

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 form (Form I-9) upon hire. TSBP participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. TSBP is unable to sponsor employment visas.

In accordance with Texas Government Code, Sec. 651.005, all males who are 18 to 25 years of age must present proof of registration with Selective Service or exemption from registration upon hire.

Military Crosswalk
Army: 15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A

Navy: AZ, CS, LS, LSS, PS, RP, RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X

Coast Guard: SK, YN, F&S, PERS

Marine: 0100, 0111, 0161, 3051, 3372, 3432, 4133, 6042, 6046, 6617, 6672, 0160, 0170

Air Force: 3F5X1, 8A200

For more information about this position, please go to www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,694.00 - $3,466.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701