Assistant Attorney General I-III

Max 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO friendly job title: Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Appeals

H1 heading: Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Appeals

H2 heading: Exciting Opportunity in Legal Field at a Large State Agency - Apply Now!

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- OAG - Criminal Appeals: Assistant Attorney General I-III
- Salary Range: $6, - $8, per month
- Full-time position with excellent benefits
- Dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans
- Work-life balance and hands-on legal experience
- Mentoring and training opportunities available
- Must be a member in good standing with the Texas State Bar
- Experience in federal habeas practices and procedures preferred
- Military Crosswalk information available for veterans

Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Location: Austin, Texas
Department: Criminal Appeals Division

Job Summary:

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for their Criminal Appeals Division. This position involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities, providing legal advice, representing the State's interest in civil and criminal matters, and drafting bills for legislative consideration. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

- Research and write appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents related to habeas cases
- Analyze complex factual and legal issues
- Represent the Office of the Attorney General in state and federal courts
- Participate in evidentiary hearings and present oral arguments
- Provide legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys, and law enforcement entities
- Work collaboratively with fellow attorneys and colleagues within the Criminal Appeals division
- Attend work regularly and comply with all agency policies and procedures
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Train and mentor less tenured staff (for Assistant Attorney General II and III positions)

Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar and in good standing
- Knowledge of federal habeas practices and procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making
- Willingness to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work cooperatively in a professional office environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location and travel as needed
- Must be able to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience as an appellate lawyer, preferably in federal habeas cases or state/federal trials
- Experience mentoring or training less experienced attorneys
- Certification as a member in good standing with the United States Supreme Court

To apply, please submit an electronic application through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Military Crosswalk information is available for veterans.

Join the OAG as an Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Appeals and make a positive impact in the lives of Texans. Apply now for this exciting opportunity at a large state agency!

Excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Legal research, writing, oral and written communication, sound judgment, decision making, customer service

Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar, member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

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