Assistant Attorney General I-iv

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work. Job: Legal Assistant Attorney General I-IV The OAG is hiring for the position of Legal Assistant Attorney General I-IV. This position performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. The responsibilities include representing the state’s interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. Salary: Assistant Attorney General I: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General II: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General III: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General IV: $6, - $7, Essential Job Functions: - Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. - Represents 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: - Graduation from high school or equivalent - 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 - 0 years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney - 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 - Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish Apply: 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 Organization: Office of the Attorney General The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work. Job Title: Legal Assistant Attorney General I-IV The OAG is looking to fill the position of Legal Assistant Attorney General I-IV. This position performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. Responsibilities include representing the state’s interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. Salary: Assistant Attorney General I: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General II: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General III: $6, - $7, Assistant Attorney General IV: $6, - $7, Essential Job Functions: • Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical

Excellent benefits

Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, legal research, handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, effective oral and written communication, exercising sound judgment and effective decision making, providing excellent customer service, lifting and relocating 30 lbs.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

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.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent, 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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