Assistant Attorney General I-IV

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Salary Information:
- Salary range for Assistant Attorney General I-IV: $6, - $7, per month (pay basis)
- Grade: 28 22 24 26 (based on experience and qualifications)
- Benefit information can be found at

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-IV
Experience: Minimum 1 year full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney for AAG II, minimum 2 years for AAG III, and minimum 3 years for AAG IV
Department: Child Support Division
Organization: Office of the Attorney General

H1: Join the OAG Child Support Division as an Assistant Attorney General I-IV
H2: Mission-driven legal work with the Office of the Attorney General in Texas
H2: Represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings and promote responsible parenting

- Full-time position with regular schedule and 40 hours per week
- Opportunity for travel up to 25% of the time
- Legal practice includes trial court experience, negotiation, and subject-matter expertise in family law
- Collegial team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families
- Excellent benefits and opportunities for growth and important work at a large state agency
- Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, and Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code
- Skills in legal writing, mediation, negotiation, and using a personal computer
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making
- Must be able to work cooperatively with others and provide excellent customer service
- Must work in person at assigned OAG work location and perform assigned tasks with coworkers for entire work week
- Must have personal transportation for business-related travel
- Must be able to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Preferred qualifications include two years of experience in handling Family Law cases, jury trial experience, and high-volume legal practice experience
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- Apply through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas, and complete a State of Texas application
- Criminal background check may be required
- Equal opportunity employer, accommodations available for disabilities

Salary Information:
- $6, - $7, per month (pay basis) for Assistant Attorney General I-IV
- Grade 28 22 24 26 based on experience and qualifications
- Benefits information available at

If you are interested in mission-driven legal work and enjoy helping others, consider joining the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Texas as an Assistant Attorney General I-IV. In this role, you will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings, promoting responsible parenting and ensuring that Texas children receive the support they need and deserve. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule and 40 hours per week, and there is an opportunity for travel up to 25% of the time.

As an AAG, you will have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing negotiation skills, and becoming an expert in various areas of family law. You will also be part of a collegial team dedicated to supporting Texas families and will enjoy a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and camaraderie with colleagues across the state. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees, providing exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Employees also enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

To qualify for this position, you must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, and Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school, as well as be licensed as an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. You should also have knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code, as well as skills in legal writing, mediation, negotiation, and using a personal computer. You must also be able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and have effective oral and written communication skills. Other important abilities include exercising sound judgment and decision making, working cooperatively with others, providing excellent customer service, and being able to work in person at the assigned OAG work location.

Preferred qualifications for this position include at least one year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney for AAG II, two years for AAG III, and three years for AAG IV. Experience in handling Family Law cases, jury trials, and high-volume legal practices is also preferred. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus. To apply, submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas and complete a State of Texas application. You may also be subject to a criminal background check. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodations are available for disabilities.

Salary information for this position ranges from $6, to $7, per month (pay basis) for Assistant Attorney General

Not specified

Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish preferred

Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial advocacy, legal research, customer service, time management, communication, judgment, decision making, teamwork

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, 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 Graduation from high school or equivalent, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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