Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. The OAG is a VEVRAA compliant employer and requests priority referrals of protected veterans. The OAG is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, who will contribute to our diversity efforts.

CONCLUSION
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Texas families by promoting responsible parenting and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve. With a focus on developing legal skills and providing a healthy work-life balance, this position offers a unique opportunity for mission-driven legal work.

If you are a licensed attorney in the State of Texas with a passion for family law and a desire to serve the public, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our collegial statewide team and work with other dedicated professionals to make a positive difference in the lives of Texas families. Apply now and be a part of the Office of the Attorney General’s mission to provide exemplary legal representation and support for the state of Texas.

Salary Information:
• Assistant Attorney General I: $6, - $7, (Monthly)
• Assistant Attorney General II: $6, - $7, (Monthly)
• Assistant Attorney General III: $7, - $7, (Monthly)
• Assistant Attorney General IV: $7, - $8, (Monthly)

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Experience Information:
• Assistant Attorney General I: No experience required
• Assistant Attorney General II: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney
• Assistant Attorney General III: Two years of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney
• Assistant Attorney General IV: Three years of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney

Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Department: Child Support Division

H1: Join Our Mission-Driven Legal Team as an Assistant Attorney General
H2: Make a Positive Impact in the Lives of Texas Families

Bold Headlines:
- Mission-driven legal work
- Represent the State of Texas
- Promote responsible parenting
- Ensure children receive the support they need and deserve
- Collegial statewide team
- Healthy work-life balance
- Develop legal skills
- Exemplary legal representation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Make a positive difference in the lives of Texas families

Bullet Points:
- Represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings
- Promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives
- Collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations
- Gain significant trial court experience
- Negotiate agreed court orders
- Become a subject-matter expert in family law
- Work with a collegial statewide team
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
- Engage in camaraderie with colleagues across the state
- Join a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees
- Enjoy excellent benefits
- Make a positive impact in the lives of Texans
- Work in a professional office environment
- Provide excellent customer service
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Lift and relocate up to 30 lbs.
- Work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Texas
- No experience required for Assistant Attorney General I
- Must have at least one year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney for Assistant Attorney General II
- Must have at least two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney for Assistant Attorney General III
- Must have at least three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney for Assistant Attorney General IV
- Bilingual in Spanish is a preferred qualification
- Must apply through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas
- Must complete a State of Texas application
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Equal opportunity employer
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
- Requests priority referrals of protected veterans

Not specified

Excellent benefits package offered including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Spanish fluency preferred

Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Trial Law, Customer Service, Time Management, Legal Research, Spanish Fluency

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited college or university.

To apply for this position, submit an electronic application through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. Paper applications will not be accepted.

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

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