Criminal Appeals Assistant Attorney General I-III

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (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.

The OAG is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I-III to join its Criminal Appeals Division. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.


Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-III

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Job: Legal

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week:

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 22 24, 26

Salary (Pay Basis): 6, - 8, (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2023, 10:26:35 PM

Closing Date: Ongoing


Position Summary

The Office of the Attorney General is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I-III to join its Criminal Appeals Division. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.


Salary Information

The salary for the position of Assistant Attorney General I-III ranges from $6, to $8, (Monthly).


Essential Position Functions

The essential functions of the Assistant Attorney General I-III position include:

Assistant Attorney General I:

• Researches and writes appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division.

• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues.

• Represents Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts

• Participates in evidentiary hearings/presenting oral arguments in state and federal court.

• Provides legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities.

• Works in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency.

• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule

• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Assistant Attorney General II: all of the above functions for Assistant Attorney General I, PLUS;

• May train less tenured staff.

Assistant Attorney General III: all of the above functions for Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS;

• Mentors and reviews work by less tenured staff.


Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for the position of Assistant Attorney General I-III include:

Assistant Attorney General I:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

• Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar.

• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

• Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures.

• 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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)

• 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

https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance

legal research, writing legal documents, providing legal advice, representing the State’s interest, reviewing and evaluating legal opinions, drafting bills for legislative consideration, training staff

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas, A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate, Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar, Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Legal