Assistant Attorney General I-II

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

OAG - Law Enforcement Defense Assistant Attorney General I-II 24-0477 (00040852)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $6, - $7, per month
Experience: 1 year as licensed attorney in civil litigation
Education: Juris Doctor (.) degree from accredited law school
Travel: Up to 25%
Overtime Status: Exempt

H1: Join the Law Enforcement Defense Division of the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas
H2: Seeking Licensed Attorney with Civil Litigation Experience

- Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $6, - $7, per month
- Experience: 1 year as licensed attorney in civil litigation
- Education: Juris Doctor (.) degree from accredited law school
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Overtime Status: Exempt

General Description:

- Represent state law enforcement agencies, officials, and employees in defense of lawsuits
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including legal research, witness preparation, motions, trials, and post-trial debriefings
- Provide excellent client service and work well with colleagues
- Provide legal advice and counsel to client state agencies and law enforcement entities
- Manage a docket of moderately complex level cases

Essential Position Functions for Assistant Attorney General I:

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of relevant law and legal principles and practices
- Excellent organization and administrative skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct legal research and make sound decisions
- Ability to work well with others in a professional environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Ability to travel up to 25%

Essential Position Functions for Assistant Attorney General II:

- All functions of an AAG I, PLUS:
- One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working civil litigation

Preferred Qualifications:

- Two years as a licensed attorney practicing in civil litigation
- Courtroom experience in state and/or federal court
- Exceptional academic credentials
- Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship
- Law school mock trial experience

To Apply:

- Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas
- State of Texas application must be completed
- Paper applications not accepted
- Application may be subject to a criminal background check
- Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan, health insurance, and vacation/sick leave (specific benefits can be found at https//ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance)

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Legal Research, Legal Writing, Oral and Written Communication, Case Management, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Customer Service, Teamwork, Litigation

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.), Licensed Attorney in Texas, Member in Good Standing with State Bar of Texas

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