Criminal Appeals Assistant Attorney General

Full-time

No

Summary

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking to fill an Assistant Attorney General I position in the Criminal Appeals Division. This position will perform entry-level to moderately complex (journey-level) legal work for the OAG. The Assistant Attorney General I will have the opportunity to represent the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; review, evaluate, and render legal opinions; and draft bills for legislative consideration.

The successful applicant must have a Juris Doctorate degree and be licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar. Additionally, the applicant must have knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures, effective oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making ability, and excellent customer service skills. Preference will be given to applicants with first or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience.

The position is full-time and offers a salary of $6, per month. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, and more. To apply for the position, applicants must submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Assistant Attorney General I
Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Location: Austin, Texas

Job Overview:
• Perform entry-level to moderately complex legal work
• Represent the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters
• Review, evaluate, and render legal opinions
• Draft bills for legislative consideration

Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar
• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar
• Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision making ability
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• First or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience
• Member in good standing with United States Supreme Court
• Experience and/or willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys

Salary:
• $6, per month

Benefits:
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• And more

Application Process:
• Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit
• A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered
• The OAG is an equal opportunity employer

Member in good standing with United States Supreme Court

https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance

Analyzing complex factual and legal issues, Researching and writing appellate briefs, Federal district court answers, Motions, Petitions, and other legal documents, Representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters, Reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions, Drafting bills for legislative consideration, Providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted

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, 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 and in compliance with the FLSA, Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs., Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%, Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases.

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