Research Specialist III

Min 1 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, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The OAG encourages diverse candidates to apply for positions within our organization.

Salary Information:
• Salary: $5, (Monthly)
• Salary Admin Plan: B
• Grade: 20
• State Job Code: 0604

Job Title:
• OAG - Open Records Research Specialist III 24-0538 (00041599)

Experience Information:
• Recent law school graduate with a .
• Must have taken the Texas state bar exam

Job Description:
• Seeking attorneys or recent law school graduates awaiting bar exam results for a position with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
• Hands-on training in administrative law and legal research and writing
• Works with a senior attorney to gain experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
• Researches and interprets laws governing public access to government information
• Drafts legal opinions, including informal open records letter rulings
• Educates citizens and public servants on their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act
• Participates in public speaking at open government conferences
• Assists in drafting bills for legislative consideration and analyzing proposed legislation
• Eligible for promotion to Assistant Attorney General I and a retention bonus contract after one year of successful completion

Organization:
• Office of the Attorney General (OAG)

Location:
• Primary Location: Texas-Austin
• Work Locations: Open Records
• Address: 104 W. 18th St, Austin, TX 78701

Job Type:
• Legal
• Full-time
• Regular employee

Salary:
• $5, per month

Benefits:
• Excellent benefits package
• Tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency
• Positive impact on the lives of Texans

Job Requirements:
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a .
• Must have taken the Texas state bar exam
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices
• Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Ability to work with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to work at assigned OAG work location and perform all assigned tasks in-person with coworkers for the entirety of every work week
• Ability to travel up to 5% (including overnight travel)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
• Experience in administrative law
• Experience in peer review environment
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

Application Process:
• Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit
• A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered
• Paper applications are not accepted
• Criminal background check may be required
• Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

Equal Opportunity Employer:
• The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal opportunity employer
• Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services
• Encourages diverse candidates to apply for positions within the organization.

H1: Join the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Texans
H2: Seeking Attorneys or Recent Law School Graduates for Open Records Research Specialist III Position

- Seeking attorneys or recent law school graduates awaiting bar exam results for a position with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
- Extensive, hands-on training in administrative law and legal research and writing
- Opportunity to work with a senior attorney and gain experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
- Research and interpret laws governing public access to government information
- Draft legal opinions and educate citizens and public servants on their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act
- Eligible for promotion after one year of successful completion and retention bonus contract
- Full-time, regular employee with excellent benefits and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency

Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a .
- Must have taken the Texas state bar exam
- Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices
- Excellent computer skills and effective oral and written communication
- Ability to work with others in a professional office environment and provide excellent customer service
- Must be able to handle stressful situations and work more than 40 hours as needed
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. and arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Strong multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to work in-person at assigned OAG work location and travel up to 5% (including overnight travel)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act and administrative law
- Experience in a peer review environment
- Proficient in Spanish

Application Process:
- Submit electronic application through CAPPS Recruit
- Complete State of Texas application

Not specified

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave benefits.

Spanish

Legal research and writing, computer proficiency, communication, teamwork, stress management, decision making, time management, Spanish language proficiency

J.D. from accredited law school.

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. State of Texas application must be completed.

Qualification and Experience J.D. from accredited law school, Texas State Bar Exam, knowledge of laws and legal principles, computer skills, communication skills, ability to handle stress, ability to work with others, ability to receive feedback, customer service skills, ability to work over 40 hours, ability to travel, ability to lift 30 lbs.

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