AAG I: Civil Rights & Public Policy Litigator

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) seeks Assistant Attorneys General to join the General Litigation Division in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on constitutional and civil rights litigation and related public policy matters, with exposure to a dynamic docket and a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include handling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and delivering effective oral and written advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division
• 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 work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers for the entirety of every work week
• 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 5%

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and defend a variety of cases with focus on constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation.
• Assist on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Task management

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment and decision making

Constructive feedback

Team collaboration

Customer service

In-person work

Travel readiness

Work-week endurance

Physical capability

Legal research

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Texas

Job description

The Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) seeks Assistant Attorneys General to join the General Litigation Division in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on constitutional and civil rights litigation and related public policy matters, with exposure to a dynamic docket and a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include handling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and delivering effective oral and written advocacy.