Assistant Attorney General I-III

Max 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-III
Experience: Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (.) degree, licensed attorney in good standing with State Bar of Texas
Salary: $6, - $7, per month
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Number of Openings: 1
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Ongoing

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) to represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings. This includes establishing paternity, obtaining court orders for child support and healthcare coverage, and enforcing and modifying child support orders. AAGs also work to promote the involvement of both parents in their children's lives and collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations to support Texas families.

AAGs have a diverse legal practice that includes gaining trial court experience, negotiating court orders, and becoming experts in family law. They are part of a supportive statewide team dedicated to serving Texas children and families. The OAG is a large state agency with over 4,000 employees and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:
- Represent the State of Texas in legal and administrative proceedings related to child support
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and training to the Child Support Program
- Maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Attend work regularly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (.) degree from accredited institutions
- Licensed attorney in good standing with State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code
- Strong legal writing, mediation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide excellent customer service
- Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG location and travel up to 25% as needed
- Must be able to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in Family Law cases
- Jury trial experience
- Experience in high-volume legal practice
- Proficiency in Spanish language

To apply for a position with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A criminal background check may be conducted as part of the application process. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

Not specified

Excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and more

Spanish (preferred)

Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial lawyer, opinion writing, investigation, legal research, word-processing, data entry/retrieval, multitasking, prioritization, meeting deadlines, oral and written communication, sound judgment, decision making, customer service, teamwork, transportation, lifting, travel

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor degree

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit, State of Texas application must be completed

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney in the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, knowledge of Family Law and Texas Family Code, experience in legal field

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