Divorce Law Attorney in El Paso, TX

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El Paso, TX

Divorce Law Attorney in El Paso, TX

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Job Title: Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V)

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent the State of Texas in legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program, including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues.
- Prepare and respond to discovery requests and pleadings, prepare trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues, and assist field office staff in handling complex cases in court when available.
- Handle civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax, and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims.
- Review and approve employer enforcement submissions from field offices, assist with case preparation and legal pleadings production, and represent the **Members Only** / Child Support Division at employer enforcement hearings when necessary.
- Review and approve administrative license suspension cases for filing and represent the **Members Only** / Child Support Division in license suspension hearings.
- Review criminal non-support submissions and act as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution.
- Assist in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys’ General Conference.
- Work on special projects and participate in various workgroups, conferences, and meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues.
- Develop and deliver training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions.
- 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 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 the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law.
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- 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 assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers 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%.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the Texas Child Support Program.
- Knowledge of probate law.
- Experience with jury trials.
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

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

Additional Information:
To apply for a job with the **Members Only**, 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 **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer.

May 12, 2025
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