Appellate Attorney (AAG) — Texas Habeas & Appeals

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Attorney General seeks enthusiastic attorneys licensed in Texas for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Appeals Division. The role involves researching and writing appellate briefs, advising client agencies, and presenting arguments in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have a JD, Texas Bar admission, and knowledge of federal habeas practices, with the ability to work overtime and travel as needed. This in-person role is based in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• 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 and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures.
• 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 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.
• 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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Researches and writes appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division.
• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues.
• Represents Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts.
• Participates in evidentiary hearings/presenting oral arguments in state and federal court.
• Provides legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities.
• Works in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Judgment and decision making

Multitasking

Customer service

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Texas Bar license

Job description

Texas Attorney General seeks enthusiastic attorneys licensed in Texas for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Appeals Division. The role involves researching and writing appellate briefs, advising client agencies, and presenting arguments in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have a JD, Texas Bar admission, and knowledge of federal habeas practices, with the ability to work overtime and travel as needed. This in-person role is based in Austin, Texas.