Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

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SEO friendly job title: Assistant Attorney General I-IV - Child Support Division OAG Abilene, Texas

H1 heading: Join the Office of the Attorney General in our Mission to Support Texas Families

H2 headings:
- Represent the State of Texas in Child Support Legal Proceedings
- Enjoy a Healthy Work-Life Balance and Robust Legal Practice as a CSD AAG
- Excellent Benefits and Opportunities at a Dynamic State Agency

Bold headlines:
- Mission-Driven Legal Work with the Office of the Attorney General
- Join the Child Support Division in Promoting Responsible Parenting
- Represent the State of Texas in Judicial and Administrative Family Law Proceedings
- AAGs Develop Skills in Negotiation and Trial Court Experience
- Enjoy a Healthy Work-Life Balance and Engage with Colleagues Across the State
- Excellent Benefits and Opportunities at a Large State Agency

Summary:
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) to join their Child Support Division (CSD) in Abilene, Texas. This role involves representing the State of Texas in legal proceedings to establish paternity, obtain financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. AAGs will also have the opportunity to promote responsible parenting and collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations. This position offers a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of Texas families. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, a Juris Doctor (.) degree, and be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Previous legal experience is preferred, and proficiency in Spanish is a plus. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Not specified

Excellent benefits (https//ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance)

Spanish proficiency preferred

Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial law, opinion preparation, investigation, legal research, word-processing, data entry/retrieval, multitasking, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, oral and written communication, judgment, decision making, customer service

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

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

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, licensed attorney in the State of Texas, member in good standing with State Bar of Texas

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