Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III (Special Litigation)

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 223,860 - 415,740; 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

A state agency in Texas is looking for a licensed attorney to join the Special Litigation Team in its Consumer Protection Division. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing civil litigation cases, and advising management on complex legal issues. The ideal candidate should have experience in consumer protection laws and a commitment to public service. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas.
• One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in Consumer Protection or related fields.
• Experience managing briefs with federal and/or state courts.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel on factual and legal issues.
• Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings.
• Represents the OAG in civil matters before courts.

Skills

Legal research

Effective communication

Civil litigation

Analytical skills

Consumer protection knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)

Job description

Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III (Special Litigation)

Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III (Special Litigation)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio. We provide a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair from the initial stages of a case through resolution.

The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on its Special Litigation Team and will be based in Austin. Work involves planning and coordinating investigations into high-profile matters, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions of well-represented opponents, and navigating privilege and other defenses asserted as part of these investigations. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the First Amendment, HIPAA and other privacy-related laws, and preemption in addition to being comfortable working on highly political and polarizing cases.

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

• Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients and management on factual and legal issues
• Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
• Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions
• Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of legal documents including but not limited to petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
• Represents the Office of the Attorney General in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courts
• Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery for filing of consumer protection cases
• Advises management on factual and legal issues
• Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration
• Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others
• Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection
• Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings
• Maintains a high volume of litigation cases and investigations
• 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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Litigation
• Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Case management experience or experience managing briefs with federal and/or state courts
• Knowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
• 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
• 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.
• Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Litigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Judicial Law Clerk
• Experience: Drafting briefs
• Skills: Legal research, writing, and analysis; experience with document review platforms
• Abilities: To work collaboratively and to work within a larger organization

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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