Criminal Appeals Assistant Attorney General I-III

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is the policy of the OAG to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunities.



Organization is seeking to fill a position for an Assistant Attorney General I-III. The job role involves performing entry-level to moderately complex legal work and involves providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and must be licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar and must be a member in good standing with the Texas State Bar. Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures, skill in effective oral and written communication, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment are also required.

Successful applicants must also meet the following qualifications according to the position level:

Assistant Attorney General I:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar

Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed

Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs

Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%

Assistant Attorney General II:

All the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General I

One year full-time experience as an appellate lawyer

Assistant Attorney General III:

All the above qualifications for Assistant Attorney General II

One additional year full-time experience as an appellate lawyer

Preferred qualifications for this role include first or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience, willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases, experience and or demonstrated willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys, and being a member in good standing with the United States Supreme Court.

The salary for this position is based on the Salary Admin Plan B and grade levels 22, 24, and 26. The salary ranges from $6, - $8, per month.

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To apply for a job with the OAG, 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.

Job Summary:
Organization is seeking to fill a position for an Assistant Attorney General I-III. The job role involves performing entry-level to moderately complex legal work and involves providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar

Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed

Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs

Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%

Assistant Attorney General II:

All the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General I

One year full-time experience as an appellate lawyer

Assistant Attorney General III:

All the above qualifications for Assistant Attorney General II

One additional year full-time experience as an appellate lawyer

Preferred Qualifications:

First or second chair

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Research, Writing, Analysis, Legal Advice, Representation, Legal Opinions, Drafting Bills, Training, Mentoring

Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate, Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar, Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

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