Assistant Attorney General III-IV

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A criminal background check will be required for applicants who are selected for a position.



SEO friendly job title: Assistant Attorney General III-IV Law Enforcement Defense 24-0482 (00040922)

H1: Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the Law Enforcement Defense Division

H2: Defend Civil Proceedings for State Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials

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- Join a Dynamic State Agency with Over 4,000 Employees Throughout Texas
- Enjoy Excellent Benefits and Opportunities for Important Work
- Work-Life Balance and Hands-On Legal Experience in Austin, Texas
- Represent State Law Enforcement Agencies in Civil Litigation Cases
- Handle All Aspects of Litigation in Both State and Federal Court
- Provide Excellent Client Service and Collaborate with Other Attorneys and Staff
- Manage a Docket of Complex Cases as an Assistant Attorney General IV

Summary:
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a licensed attorney to join their Law Enforcement Defense Division (LEDD) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III-IV. This position involves representing state law enforcement agencies and their officials and employees in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for important work. AAGs in the LEDD have a robust litigation practice and handle all aspects of litigation, including motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and matters at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and state courts of appeals. This position requires a Juris Doctor (.) degree, at least two years of experience as a licensed attorney working in civil litigation, and being a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. AAGs must also have excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and have the ability to work well with others in a professional office environment. The ideal candidate would also have experience in both federal and state court civil litigation and exceptional academic credentials. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work in-person at the OAG's office in Austin, Texas.

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

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Legal research, litigation, client communication, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, hearings, mediations, trials, post-trial debriefings, legal advice, counsel, assistance, client service, organization, administrative, attention to detail, multitasking, prioritizing, deadlines, oral and written communication, sound judgment, decision making, constructive feedback, teamwork, customer service, lifting and relocation, personal transportation, travel

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited law school, licensed attorney in the State of Texas, member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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