Assistant Attorney General I

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is searching for an Assistant Attorney General I to join the Child Support Division (CSD). The AAG will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders.

Job Summary

Organization is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I to join the Child Support Division (CSD). The AAG will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. This is an excellent opportunity for mission-driven legal work while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and developing hands-on legal experience.

Position Responsibilities

- Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support
- Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program
- Develop and deliver training
- Perform related work as assigned
- Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
- Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Minimum 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

Salary

The salary for this position is 6, - 7, (Monthly).

Job Title

Assistant Attorney General I

Experience

The minimum qualifications for this position require graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree, licensing as an attorney by the State of Texas, and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. The preferred qualifications include two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases, jury trial experience, and experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.

Summary

Organization is searching for an Assistant Attorney General I to join the Child Support Division (CSD). The AAG will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. This is an excellent opportunity for mission-driven legal work while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and developing hands-on legal experience. The salary for this position is 6, - 7, (Monthly).

Qualifications for Assistant Attorney General I

- 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

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

Spanish

Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Legal Research, Oral and Written Communication, Sound Judgment and Effective Decision Making, Excellent Customer Service

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. 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

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

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