Assistant Attorney General II-IV

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A criminal conviction record may be requested for any position, but a conviction does not automatically preclude employment.

Headings:
- Job Title: Assistant Attorney General II-IV
- Organization: Office of the Attorney General
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Salary: $6, - $10, (Monthly)

Summary:
The Office of the Attorney General in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a licensed attorney for the position of Assistant Attorney General II-IV in their Consumer Protection Division. The ideal candidate will have experience in Consumer Protection, Commercial Litigation, or Constitutional Litigation. The job involves coordinating investigations into high-profile matters, drafting legal documents, and representing the OAG in civil matters. The salary for this position ranges from $6, to $10, per month, with opportunities for advancement.

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General II-IV

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Salary: $6, - $10, (Monthly)

Experience:
- One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in Consumer Protection, Commercial Litigation, or Constitutional Litigation
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Case management experience or experience managing briefs with federal and/or state courts

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients and management
- Participate in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
- Conduct legal research and investigations
- Draft legal documents, including but not limited to petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memoranda
- Represent the OAG in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courts
- Analyze complex factual and legal issues and develop evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
- Advise management on factual and legal issues
- Assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration
- Provide technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others
- Maintain knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection
- Testify at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings
- Maintain a high volume of litigation cases and investigations

Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (.)
- Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision making
- Experience with legal research, writing, and analysis; conducting investigations; and mediation and negotiations
- Proficiency in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval

Preferred Qualifications:
- Judicial Law Clerk experience
- Experience drafting briefs
- Familiarity with document review platforms
- Ability to work collaboratively and within a larger organization

To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A criminal conviction record may be requested for any position, but a conviction does not automatically preclude employment.

Not specified

Excellent benefits package (https//ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance)

Not specified

Legal research, writing, analysis, case management, communication, decision making, mediation, negotiation, computer proficiency

Juris Doctor degree

Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney by the State Bar of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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