General Litigation Assistant Attorney General IV - V

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General 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. A criminal background check is required for all OAG positions.

In this job description, minimum qualifications are expressed in terms of general experience, education, or skills, and preferred qualifications are expressed in terms of significant experience, education, or skills. Unless otherwise specified, job vacancies may be filled at either the minimum or preferred level depending on the applicant’s qualifications.


OAG - General Litigation Assistant Attorney General IV - V 24-0308 (00039196)

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Department: General Litigation (302-019)
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General IV - V
Job Type: Legal
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Civil Litigation (for IV) and 4 years (for V)
Education: Law degree from an accredited school
Salary: $7, - $12, per month
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
State Job Code: 3513 (IV) 3514 (V)
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28 (IV) 30 (V)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jan 10, 2024
Closing Date: Ongoing

Description
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Attorney General to join the General Litigation Division (GLD) in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy matters. The GLD has a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and other matters that impact the lives of Texans.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Employees enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency that makes a positive difference in the lives of Texans. The GLD offers a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

Responsibilities
As an Assistant Attorney General, you will represent state agencies and officials in defense of lawsuits involving civil rights, retaliation, employment, constitutionality of state statutes, and other matters in state and federal court. You will also handle other proceedings, such as lawsuits brought on behalf of the State and its agencies and officers to protect Texas's sovereign and legal rights. Specific responsibilities include:

- Conducting investigations, performing legal research, and preparing complex motions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Preparing and trying cases in state and federal courts
- Providing legal advice and counsel to state agencies
- Maintaining excellent client service and collaborating with other attorneys and staff
- Attending work regularly and complying with agency policies and procedures
- Maintaining relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualifications:

Assistant Attorney General IV:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a .
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Civil Litigation
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise 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 and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location
- 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 20%

Assistant Attorney General V:
- All of the above qualifications PLUS:
- Minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in Civil Litigation

Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional academic credentials
- Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship
- Tried at least two jury trials to a verdict in state and/or federal district court
- 2 years of litigation experience in civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law, and/or health care law (for IV)
- 3 years of litigation experience in civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law, and/or health care law (for V)

To Apply
To apply for this position, please submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application may be subject to a criminal background check. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Attorney General 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. A criminal background check is required for all OAG positions.

In this job description

Not specified

Excellent benefits package, work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, camaraderie, opportunities for important work in a large state agency

Not specified

Legal research, motion preparation, case management, trial experience, client service, written and oral communication, decision making, teamwork, time management, knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices, sound judgment

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.

Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D., licensed attorney by the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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