Divorce Law Attorney in El Paso, TX

Government

El Paso, TX

Divorce Law Attorney in El Paso, TX

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title
Assistant Attorney General I-IV

Job Responsibilities
- Represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders.
- Serve as a representative for the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
- Develop and deliver training sessions.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
- Attend work regularly in compliance with the agreed-upon work schedule.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Education and Experience Information
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree.
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
- Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by the start date.
- Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
- Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.
- Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.
- Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- 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 the assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at the designated OAG workspace within the OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
- 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 25%.

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II:
- All of the above minimum qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General I, PLUS:
- Experience: One year of full-time experience working in full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
- All of the above minimum qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:
- Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:
- All of the above minimum qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
- Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases.
- Jury Trial Experience.
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

Salary Information
- Salary (Pay Basis): 6, - 9, (Monthly).

Additional Information
To apply for a job with the organization, 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. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.