Criminal Prosecutions Assistant Attorney General IV-V

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The OAG does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. If you need special accommodations to fulfill the essential functions of this job, please , monthly 3+ years experience Full-time

Essential Functions:

- Represent the State's interest in criminal matters and handle all phases of criminal prosecution
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of legal documents such as opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, and petitions
- Conduct legal research and provide findings and conclusions
- Train or assist in training less experienced staff
- Draft bills and amendments for legislative consideration (AAG V only)
- Maintain relevant knowledge and attend work regularly
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Comply with agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
- May supervise the work of others (AAG V only)

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- . from an accredited law school
- 3+ years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney handling criminal prosecutions
- Knowledge of law and legal principles relevant to criminal cases
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making
- 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 and travel up to 60%
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in prosecuting violent crimes, major offender cases, murder, capital murder – death penalty, child abuse, white collar crimes, and/or public integrity offenses
- Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization

To Apply:

- Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit
- A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered
- Paper applications are not accepted
- Application may subject to a criminal background check
- Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services
- If you need special accommodations to fulfill the essential functions of this job, please contact the Human Resources Division at .

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Excellent benefits package

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Legal research, case preparation, legal writing, oral and written communication, critical thinking, decision making, customer service

Graduation from high school or equivalent, J.D. from an accredited law school

Submit electronic application through CAPPS Recruit

Qualification and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent, J.D. from an accredited law school, licensed attorney in the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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