Criminal Appeals Assistant Attorney General I

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits and hires qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.








Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Location: Austin, TX

Salary: $6, - $6, Monthly

Job Description:

The Office of the Attorney General is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I to perform entry-level to moderately complex legal work for the Criminal Appeals Division. The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, and be a member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Responsibilities:

- Research and write appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division
- Analyze complex factual and legal issues
- Represent the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts
- Provide legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities
- Work in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar
- Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar
- Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%
- Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases

Preferred Qualifications:

- First or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience
- Experience and/or demonstrated willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys
- Member in good standing with United States Supreme Court


Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Location: Austin, TX

Salary: $6, - $6, Monthly

Overview:

The Office of the Attorney General is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

The OAG is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I to perform entry-level to moderately complex legal work for the Criminal Appeals Division. The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, and be a member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Responsibilities:

- Research and write appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division
- Analyze complex factual and legal issues
- Represent the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts
- Provide legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities
- Work in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar
- Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar
- Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Excellent benefits

Researching, Writing, Analyzing legal issues, Representing state interests, Providing legal advice, Drafting bills

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar.

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