Assistant Attorney General II-III

Full-time

No

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Job Title: OAG- Tort Litigation Assistant Attorney General II-III
Salary Information: $7, - $8, (Monthly)
Experience: Minimum 1 year as a licensed attorney
Location: Austin, Texas
Department: Tort Litigation

H1: OAG- Tort Litigation Assistant Attorney General II-III
H2: Join the Office of the Attorney General as a Tort Litigation Assistant Attorney General in Austin, Texas

- Salary range for the position is $7, to $8, per month, based on experience
- Full-time position with a standard 40-hour work week
- State job code is 3511 3512
- Grade for the position is 24 26
- Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment
- Hands-on legal experience with first chair responsibilities
- Opportunity to work on a diverse array of cases and legal issues
- Excellent benefits package offered to OAG employees
- Location of the position is in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas
- Position requires a . degree from an accredited law school
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar
- Previous experience as a licensed attorney is required, minimum of one year for Assistant Attorney General II and two years for Assistant Attorney General III
- Ability to handle a moderately heavy caseload and prioritize tasks and deadlines
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional office environment
- Must be able to work in-person at the assigned OAG work location and perform all assigned tasks
- Ability to travel, including overnight travel, up to 50%
- Preferred qualifications include experience with workers' compensation law and personal injury cases, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and legal research tools such as Shepardizing, Westlaw, and Lexis Nexis
- Applicants must submit a State of Texas application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas
- Position may require a criminal background check

Join the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas as a Tort Litigation Assistant Attorney General and experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and engaging camaraderie. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in a variety of areas of law and offers excellent benefits to its employees. Apply now and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

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Excellent benefits including healthcare, retirement, and leave (https//ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance)

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Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Analysis, Computer Skills, Communication, Mediation, Negotiations, Reasoning, Complex Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Judgment.

J.D. from an accredited law school

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 J.D. from an accredited law school, Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, Minimum of one year full-time experience as a licensed attorney, Experience handling workers' compensation law and personal injury cases preferred.

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