Assistant Attorney General I-II

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division!
H2: Mission-driven legal work with a focus on promoting responsible parenting and supporting Texas families.

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- Assistant Attorney General I-III position available in Child Support Division
- Represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings
- Work with a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and develop hands-on legal experience
- Excellent benefits and opportunities for important work at a large state agency

Bullet Points:
- Organization: Office of the Attorney General
- Primary Location: Texas-Waco
- Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-III
- Experience: Varying levels of experience required
- Salary: $6, - $7, (Monthly)
- Number of Openings: 1
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- State Job Code: 3512, 3510, 3511
- Salary Admin Plan: B
- Grade: 26, 22, 24
- Overtime Status: Exempt
- Job Posting: Mar 5, 2024, 9:48:45 PM
- Closing Date: Ongoing

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Assistant Attorney General I-III - Child Support Division - Office of the Attorney General

Description:
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General I-III in the Child Support Division. This position offers mission-driven legal work with a focus on promoting responsible parenting and supporting Texas families. As an AAG, you will represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings and work with a collegial statewide team dedicated to serving the needs of Texas families.

Qualifications:
- 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
- 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%

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases
- Jury Trial Experience
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
- Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

How to Apply:
To apply for a job with the OAG, 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.

Not specified.

Excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Spanish.

Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Trial Law, Legal Research, Customer Service, Spanish Language, Word Processing, Data Entry/Retrieval, Time Management, Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork, Customer Service.

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Electronic applications through CAPPS Recruit. Paper applications not accepted.

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

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