Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal opportunity employer. The OAG provides equal opportunity in all areas of employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on the basis of sexual preference or gender identity. # OAG - Child Support Assistant Attorney General I-IV The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I-IV to join their Child Support team. This position involves representing the state’s interest in judicial and administrative matters, providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. 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. ## Essential Position Functions - Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. - Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings - Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program - Develop and deliver training - Perform related work as assigned - Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions - Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule - Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information - Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity ## Qualifications ### Minimum Qualifications for AAG I - 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 (.) degree - Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas - Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas - 0 years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney - Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code - Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation - Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research - Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval - Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines - 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 (., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave) - 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 25% ### Minimum Qualifications for AAG II All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: - One (1) year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney ### Minimum Qualifications for AAG III All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: - Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney ### Minimum Qualifications for AAG IV All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: - Three (3) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney ### Preferred Qualifications - Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases - Jury Trial Experience - Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice - Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish ## Salary and Benefits The salary ranges for each position are as follows: - AAG I: $6, - $7, (Monthly) - AAG II: $6, - $7, (Monthly) - AAG III: $6, - $7, (Monthly) - AAG IV: $6, - $7, (Monthly) 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. ## How to Apply To apply for a job with the OAG, 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. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk

Excellent benefits

Spanish

Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, legal research, word-processing, data entry/retrieval, effective oral and written communication, sound judgment and effective decision making, customer service, lifting and relocating 30 lbs, travel (including overnight travel).

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

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 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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