Assistant Attorney General III-IV - Antitrust

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Attorney General's Office is looking for an experienced attorney to join the Antitrust Division, handling complex legal cases within a collaborative environment. Candidates should be passionate about antitrust law and possess a JD degree from an accredited law school.

This position involves litigation in both state and federal courts, performing research, and providing legal advice to government agencies. The role is primarily on-site and requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in antitrust, complex civil litigation, or commercial litigation.
• Knowledge of antitrust law and legal principles and practices.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct antitrust and related litigation in state and federal courts.
• Direct legal research and report findings.
• Represent the Office of the Attorney General in court.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Sound judgment and decision making

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Job description

General Description

OAG Antitrust Division is seeking to hire an experienced, self-driven attorney capable of thriving in a collaborative work environment and independently overseeing cases with complex legal and factual issues. The Antitrust Division is charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act and federal antitrust statutes. The Division’s caseload consists of highly complex and high-profile investigations and litigation which may involve antitrust violations such as monopolization, conspiracies among competitors, or anticompetitive mergers. Matters investigated or litigated can be local, regional, or national in scope and may be coordinated with other state attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission, or the U.S. Department of Justice. Licensed attorneys with a demonstrable interest and/or experience in antitrust enforcement or litigation are encouraged to apply.

Essential Position Functions

• Conduct entry level to complex antitrust and related litigation in both state and federal courts
• Initiate and conduct antitrust and related law investigations, including directing investigator and economist activity
• Provide antitrust and related information to state and local governments
• Perform all phases of civil litigation of antitrust cases including drafting petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memorandum
• Perform or direct legal research and report findings and conclusions
• Assist in or coordinate others in preparing cases for trial
• Represent the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of legal briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Provide legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agencies, local prosecutors or law enforcement entities
• Communicate with representatives of state agencies and consumers
• Analyze entry level to moderately complex factual and legal issues and develop evidence for filing of antitrust cases
• 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/protected information
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Manage a high volume of litigation cases and investigations
• Assist with training and mentoring less tenured staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in antitrust, complex civil litigation, or commercial litigation
• Knowledge of antitrust law and legal principles and practices
• 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 and perform all assigned tasks at the designated OAG workspace within the 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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in antitrust matters or other document-intensive complex civil litigation
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to Texas and federal antitrust and trade regulations statutes
• Ability to provide expertise in specific and relevant areas of law to Executive Administration, division management, and division attorneys; handle or direct high-profile and/or complex litigation affecting the Antitrust Division; and serve as a mentor to division attorneys