Assistant Attorney General I

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Essential Functions:

- Represent the State of Texas in legal proceedings related to child support and medical support orders.
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and training to the Child Support Program.
- Develop skills in negotiation, mediation, and legal writing.
- Collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families.
- Maintain knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
- Attend work regularly and comply with agency policies and procedures.
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues in a professional office environment.
- Provide excellent customer service and respond positively to constructive feedback.
- Work in person at assigned OAG work location and arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
- Lift and relocate up to 30 lbs and travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in 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 trial advocacy, legal research, and effective communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish (preferred).
- Two years' experience in handling Family Law cases (preferred).
- Jury trial experience (preferred).
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice (preferred).

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $6, - $6, per month.
- State Job Code: 3510.
- Salary Admin Plan: B.
- Grade: 22.
- Overtime status: Exempt.

Job Title:

- OAG - Child Support Assistant Attorney General I.

Experience Information:

- Two years' experience in handling Family Law cases (preferred).
- Jury trial experience (preferred).
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice (preferred).

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Excellent benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan

Spanish proficiency preferred

Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Trial Law, Legal Research, Customer Service, Communication, Time Management, Decision Making

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor degree

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor degree, Licensed attorney in the State of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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