Divorce Law Attorney in Odessa, TX

Government

Odessa, TX

Divorce Law Attorney in Odessa, TX

Attorney

No

Job Title: Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V)

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.
- Plan, organize, direct, and monitor office performance to achieve assigned goals and objectives.
- Supervise all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director.
- Supervise office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney.
- Supervise and monitor the office budget.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups, and other customers.
- Serve as primary office legal counsel.
- Develop and deliver training.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
- Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
- Ensure 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:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree.
- Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in legal fields, with at least two years in Family Law.
- License: Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
- Skills: Legal writing, mediation, negotiation, trial lawyering, opinion preparation, investigation, legal research, effective communication, and decision-making.
- Computer skills for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a professional office environment and provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to work in person at assigned locations, perform all tasks at designated workspaces, and collaborate with coworkers.
- Ability to arrange 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 30%.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the Texas Child Support Program.
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.
- Management experience.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

Salary Information:
- Salary (Pay Basis): $9, monthly.

Additional Information:
- The organization is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas, providing exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.
- Employees enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
- To apply, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit, and a State of Texas application must be completed.
- The position may require a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer.