Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the state of Texas. It is responsible for providing legal representation to the state and its agencies, defending the state in litigation, and providing legal advice to the governor and other elected officials. The OAG is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals seeking employment with the agency. Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-IV Job Description: The Office of the Attorney General is looking for an Assistant Attorney General I-IV to perform attorney work for the Child Support Division. The successful candidate will represent the state’s interest in judicial and administrative matters, and provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. Duties and Responsibilities: • Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. • Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings • Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program • Develops and delivers training • Performs related work as assigned • Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions • 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 Minimum Qualifications: • AAG I: o Graduation from high school or equivalent o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university o Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree o Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas o Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas o 0 years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney o Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code o Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation o Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research o Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval o Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines o Skill in effective oral and written communication o Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making o Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback o Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment o Ability to provide excellent customer service o 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) o Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel o Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA o Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. o Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25% • AAG II: o All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: o One (1) year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney • AAG III: o All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: o Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney • AAG IV: o All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus: o Three (3) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney 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 Salary: • AAG I: $6, - $7, (Monthly) • AAG II: $7, - $8, (Monthly) • AAG III: $8, - $9, (Monthly) • AAG IV: $9, - $10, (Monthly) Job Posting: Sep 14, 2023, 2:09:17 AM Closing Date: Ongoing Overview of the Office of the Attorney General The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the state of Texas. It is responsible for providing legal representation to the state and its agencies, defending the state in litigation, and providing legal advice to the governor and other elected officials. The OAG is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals seeking employment with the agency

Excellent benefits

Spanish

Legal Writing, Mediation, Negotiation, Trial Lawyer, Preparing Opinions, Conducting Investigations, Legal Research, Oral and Written Communication, Judgment and Decision Making, Customer Service

Not Available

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 high school or equivalent, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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