Assistant Attorney General I-IV

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services. A criminal conviction history does not automatically bar an applicant from employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Employees of the OAG are members of the Texas State Bar and are required to maintain a valid Texas law license.

H1: Join Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General
H2: Mission-Driven Legal Work to Support Texas Families

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a motivated and mission-driven individual to join the Child Support Division (CSD) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). In this role, you will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings, provide legal advice and consultation, and collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families.

SEO Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for Child Support Division (CSD)

Organization: Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Location: Laredo, Texas
Salary: $6, - $7, per month
Job Status: Regular, full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week
State Job Code: 3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Description:
As an AAG for CSD, your responsibilities will include representing the state in legal proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. You will also provide legal advice and consultation, develop and deliver training, and maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.

Key Responsibilities:
- Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings for child support and medical support
- 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 and comply with all agency policies and procedures
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information

Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- 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
- Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code
- Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation
- 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 and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace 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 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

Application Process:
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. Please note that your application may be subject to a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or military status in employment or the provision of services. A criminal conviction history does not automatically bar an applicant from employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Employees of the OAG are members of the Texas State Bar and are required to maintain a valid Texas law license.

Join the OAG and make a positive difference in the lives of Texas families! Apply now to become an Assistant Attorney General for the Child Support Division.

Not specified.

Excellent benefits package.

Spanish.

Family Law, Texas Family Code, Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Trial Law, Legal Research, Word Processing, Data Entry, Task Prioritization, Deadline Management, Oral and Written Communication, Judgment, Decision Making, Customer Service, Teamwork, Transportation, Travel, Spanish proficiency, Jury Trial Experience, High-Volume Legal Practice.

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, licensed attorney in the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

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