Assistant Attorney General IV-V | Law Enforcement Defense

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Paternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

An established state agency is seeking a dedicated Assistant Attorney General to join its Law Enforcement Defense Division. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex litigation involving civil rights, employment law, and constitutional issues, representing state law enforcement in both federal and state courts. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and advocacy skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to meaningful public service. Enjoy a supportive work culture in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, while making a positive impact on the lives of Texans.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with litigation experience in tort or employment law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represents state law enforcement agencies in civil rights and employment lawsuits.
• Handles all aspects of litigation, including trials and client communications.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Client Service

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Assistant Attorney General IV-V | Law Enforcement Defense

Assistant Attorney General IV-V | Law Enforcement Defense

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Law Enforcement Defense Division’s (LEDD) diverse docket consists of highly complex and high-profile cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional law, including civil rights, employment litigation, tort litigation, religious liberties, and class actions. LEDD defends the state’s law enforcement agencies and their officials in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. LEDD has a robust litigation practice that includes motion and discovery practice, frequent courtroom appearances, jury trials and, in many cases, matters at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and state courts of appeals. LEDD is seeking a licensed attorney with litigation experience in tort or employment law who demonstrates excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. If you have a passion for fast-paced litigation and a proven track record in these practice areas, we encourage to you apply.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:

• Represents state law enforcement agencies, officials, and employees in defense of lawsuits involving but not limited to: civil rights, employment law, torts, constitutional law, religious liberties, and class actions in both state and federal court
• Handles all aspects of litigation, including: legal research and memoranda, witness preparation, client communications, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment), hearings, mediations, trials (throughout Texas in both state and federal court as lead counsel and/or co-counsel), post-trial debriefings
• Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and law enforcement entities
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Manages a docket of complex level cases

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V: all the above functions for an AAG IV. Plus:

• Manages a docket of highly complex level cases

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Experience: Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas on or before agreed start date.
• Experience in civil litigation in both federal and state courts
• Knowledge of relevant law and legal principles and practices
• Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail and organized work style
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.)
• Skill in conducting legal research
• 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 more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• 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 (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V: All of the above qualifications for an AAG IV, PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years as a licensed attorney practicing in civil litigation
• Courtroom experience in state and/or federal court (e.g., hearings, jury trials)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

Paid paternity leave

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Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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