Assistant Attorney General II-IV

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a state agency that provides legal representation to the State of Texas and its citizens. The OAG is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities to apply.

The OAG offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The salary for this position ranges from $6, - $10, per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

As an Assistant Attorney General, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Texans by protecting consumers and the legitimate business community from fraud and deceptive practices. You will work on high-profile cases, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions, and navigating privilege and other defenses. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of consumer protection laws, the First Amendment, HIPAA, and other privacy-related laws, and preemption.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits () along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

As an Assistant Attorney General, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment, where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair. You will have hands-on legal experience, including drafting legal documents, handling witness interviews, taking and defending depositions, and appearing at contested court hearings.

We are seeking qualified, self-motivated candidates who are highly motivated to litigate and manage cases from start to finish. You should have experience with drafting civil investigative demands, motions and pleadings, discovery, and settlements. You should also have the ability to handle witness interviews, take and defend depositions, and argue contested court hearings.

The OAG is committed to providing a healthy work-life balance and a collaborative work environment in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience, work on high-profile cases, and engage in camaraderie with your colleagues.

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General II-IV
Organization: Office of the Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
Job Code: 3511 3512,3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24 26,28
Salary (Pay Basis): 6, - 10, (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Schedule: Full-time
State Job Code: 3511 3512,3513
Location: Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, or San Antonio
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Posting Date: Apr 24, 2024
Closing Date: Ongoing

H1: Join the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General in Texas
H2: Assistant Attorney General II-IV position available in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, or San Antonio

- Highly competitive position for licensed attorney with experience in consumer protection, commercial litigation, or constitutional litigation
- Work in a highly collaborative environment with opportunities for hands-on legal experience
- Represent the OAG in civil matters before state or federal courts
- Manage cases from start to finish, including drafting legal documents, conducting investigations, and appearing at hearings
- Salary ranges from $6, - $10, per month, depending on experience and qualifications
- Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG location and travel up to 5%
- Application must be submitted through CAPPS Recruit

SEO job title: Assistant Attorney General II-IV - Consumer Protection Division - Office of the Attorney General - Texas

Summary: The Office of the Attorney General in Texas is seeking a licensed attorney for the position of Assistant Attorney General II-IV in its Consumer Protection Division. This highly competitive position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, represent the OAG in civil matters, and gain hands-on legal experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in consumer protection, commercial litigation, or constitutional litigation and be comfortable managing cases from start to finish. Salary ranges from $6, - $10, per month, and excellent benefits are offered. Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG location and travel up to 5%. Application must be submitted through CAPPS Recruit.

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Excellent benefits as per https//ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance

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Legal research, writing, analysis, case management, mediation, negotiation, communication, decision making, time management, supervising, customer service

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)

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

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney by the State Bar of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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