Criminal Appeals Assistant Attorney General I

Full-time

No

# Opportunity at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is looking to fill an Assistant Attorney General I role in its Criminal Appeals Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic state agency and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

## Job Description

The Assistant Attorney General I position involves performing entry-level to moderately complex legal work for the OAG's Criminal Appeals Division. This includes planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

## Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $6, per month, and employees of the OAG enjoy excellent benefits.

## Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for this position:

* 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 (., 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 15%
* Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases

The following qualifications are preferred for this position:

* 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

## How to Apply

To apply for this position, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. 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 information can be accessed at [).

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance

Researches and writes appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents; Analyzes complex factual and legal issues; Represents Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts; Provides legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities; Works in conjunction with fellow attorneys; Receives and responds positively to constructive feedback; Works cooperatively with others in a professional office environment; Provides excellent customer service; 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; Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs; Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%; Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA; Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases; Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures; Skill in effective oral and written communication; Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit

Qualification and Experience 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; Member in good standing with United States Supreme Court

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