Assistant Attorney General I-II

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General values diversity as an essential part of our daily operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Our organization strives to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and professional development for all employees.

Salary Information:
- Organization: Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
- Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-II
- Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level
- Salary Range: $6, - $7, (Monthly)
- Salary Admin Plan: B
- State Job Code: 3510 3511
- Grade: 22 24
- Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

H1: OAG - Consumer Protection Assistant Attorney General I-II 24-0581 (00041828)
H2: Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General I-II in the Consumer Protection Division

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly qualified and licensed attorney to join their team as an Assistant Attorney General I-II in the Consumer Protection Division. This is a full-time, regular position with a salary range of $6, - $7, per month. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas, providing exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct consumer protection investigations
- Manage a docket of beginning and intermediate level cases
- Litigate civil enforcement cases from start to finish
- Research and analyze complex legal and factual matters
- Provide legal advice and assistance to team members and management
- Work collaboratively with team members to develop effective litigation strategies
- Represent the Office of the Attorney General in state and federal courts
- Evaluate proposed and enacted laws to advance Texas's interests
- Participate in rulemaking and respond to Texas Public Information Act requests
- Respond to legislative inquiries and draft proposed legislation
- Maintain knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to consumer protection
- Provide training to less experienced staff
- Perform related work as assigned

Qualifications:

- Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (.)
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of consumer protection laws and related statutes
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and cooperatively with others
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct research, and interpret laws
- Ability to handle stressful situations and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to work in a professional office environment and provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work in-person at assigned OAG work location and travel up to 5%

Experience Level:

- Assistant Attorney General I - Entry Level
- Assistant Attorney General II - Mid-Level

Preferred Qualifications:

- Focus on consumer protection and/or commercial litigation subjects in education
- Experience with electronic document review platforms and programs
- Trial experience in litigation involving consumer protection laws
- Knowledge of Deceptive Trade Practices Act and related statutes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a larger organization

To Apply:

To apply for this position, submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. This position may require a criminal background check. For more information, visit .

The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the Attorney General values diversity and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and professional development for all employees. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

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Excellent benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans

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Legal research, writing, and analysis, litigation, negotiation, mediation, reasoning, problem-solving, prioritization, judgment, decision-making, computer proficiency, communication, customer service

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Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

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

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