Assistant Attorney General III

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

The organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Attorney General III to join their team in the General Litigation Division. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging docket of cases. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least two years of experience as a licensed attorney working in civil litigation. They should also be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and possess a strong knowledge of laws and legal principles relevant to the General Litigation Division.

H1: Join the OAG as an Assistant Attorney General III in the General Litigation Division
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package, Diverse and Challenging Docket of Cases

- Organization: Office of the Attorney General
- Job Title: Assistant Attorney General III
- Department: General Litigation Division
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Salary: $7, - $9, (Monthly)
- Job Type: Full-time
- State Job Code: 3512
- Education: Juris Doctor degree (.)
- Experience: Two years as a licensed attorney in civil litigation
- Bar Membership: Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

The General Litigation Division at the OAG is responsible for handling a variety of cases, with a focus on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and public policy matters. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging docket, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas, providing exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Employees enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent state agencies and officials in lawsuits involving civil rights, employment, and constitutionality of state statutes
- Conduct investigations, perform legal research, and prepare complex motions and legal documents
- Prepare and try cases in state and federal courts
- Provide legal advice and counsel to state agencies
- Maintain knowledge of relevant laws and legal principles
- Comply with agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Two years of experience as a licensed attorney in civil litigation
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of laws and legal principles relevant to the General Litigation Division
- Strong multitasking and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide excellent customer service
- Must be able to work in-person at assigned OAG location and travel as needed

To apply, submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application is required and paper applications will not be accepted. This position may require a criminal background check.

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed on their website.

Excellent benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans

Legal research, case preparation, trial experience, client service, communication, decision making, teamwork, customer service, time management, sound judgment

Juris Doctor degree

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit, completion of State of Texas application

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney in Texas, good standing with State Bar of Texas

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