Attorney-Privacy Team

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Department: Consumer Protection Division
Job Title: Attorney - Privacy Team
Experience: 3 years minimum
Salary: $8, - $10, (Monthly)
Location: Austin, Texas
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job Code: 3513
Grade: 28
Overtime Status: Exempt

H1: OAG - Consumer Protection Attorney: Privacy Team
H2: Join Our Team as an Attorney in the Data Privacy and Security Field

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

- Attorney position in the Data Privacy and Security Team of the Consumer Protection Division
- Based in Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio
- Focus on enforcement of Texas's privacy laws
- Collaborative work environment with regular interaction with division management and regulators

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

- Conduct and supervise consumer protection investigations
- Litigate civil enforcement cases from start to finish
- Research and analyze complex factual and legal matters
- Monitor privacy, cyber, and technology developments at the state and federal level
- Provide legal advice and counsel to clients and management
- Develop and implement effective litigation and enforcement strategies
- Represent the Office of the Attorney General in court
- Evaluate proposed and enacted federal and state statutes
- Participate in rulemaking and responding to legislative inquiries
- Provide training and maintain knowledge of legal principles related to data privacy
- Participate in community outreach activities
- Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Comply with agency policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- 3 years of full-time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation
- Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Skill in legal research, writing, analysis, mediation, and negotiations
- Experience with technology and electronic discovery
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG location
- Ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred:

- 8 years of full-time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, or commercial litigation
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Experience with complex litigation, jury trials, and motion practice
- Ability to work collaboratively within a larger organization
- Privacy certifications

TO APPLY

- Submit electronic application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas
- Complete a State of Texas application
- Application subject to criminal background check

Join the Office of the Attorney General as an attorney in the Data Privacy and Security field. As a member of the Consumer Protection Division, you will work to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits, and educating Texans on how to avoid scams.

As an attorney on the Privacy Team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and collaborate with division management and regulators. The OAG offers excellent benefits and opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Apply now to join our team and help protect Texas consumers and businesses.

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Excellent benefits

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Legal Research, Writing, Analysis, Investigation, Mediation, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Technology, Word-processing, Data Analysis, Case Management, Electronic Discovery, Customer Service

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

Electronic applications through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree (J.D.), Licensed Attorney in State of Texas, 3 years of experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation

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