Assistant Attorney General II (OAG- Corpus Christi)

Goodwill Industries Of South Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwill Industries of South Texas invites applications for an Assistant Attorney General II (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role involves providing legal advice, representing the State's interests, drafting briefs and memos, and supporting in legislative matters under supervision.

Requires a JD and Texas Bar membership, with strong research, writing and analytical skills. The position supports diverse legal work across civil and criminal matters for the Office of the Attorney

Formación

• Experience in legal work.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Responsabilidades

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.
• Represents the State's interest in civil and criminal matters.
• Prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.
• Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
• Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• May represent the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication

Work prioritization

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Descripción del empleo

If you are a veteran with a service-related disability that makes it difficult for you to work, or even prevents you from working, don't worry! Goodwill Industries of South Texas encourages people with disabilities to apply with us today!

Why we want to hire people with disabilities:

Goodwill offerscustomized job placement,on-the-job training, andongoing supportacross a variety of roles, including custodial services, clerical/data entry, assembly, groundskeeping, packaging, and product fulfillment. Participants earn paychecks while building work history, soft skills, and job readiness.

By partnering with organizations likeWorkQuestandSourceAmerica, and collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies, Goodwill expands access tomeaningful, sustainable employmentwhile promotingworkforce diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout South Texas.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

This is a State Set-Aside Contract. Employees must have a documented disability of at least 10% to qualify. Disabilities may include physical, mental, visual, hearing, or medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities, or similar recognized disabilities.

Goodwill Staffing Services is looking for a Assistant Attorney General II (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, Texas.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) legal work. Work involves providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State's interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; preparing legal documentation; and assisting in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.
• Represents the State's interest in civil and criminal matters.
• Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.
• Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
• Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• May represent the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts.
• Performs related work as assigned

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

• Experience in legal work. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively.
• Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.