Law Fellow - Special Litigation Division

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Texas Attorney General seeks a one-year paid fellow for the Special Litigation Unit. The fellowship targets recent law graduates and offers hands-on trial experience, including appearances in court, briefing, depositions, and fact development.

Fellows support high-profile, multi-divisional litigation, work closely with attorneys, and must be prepared for demanding schedules, travel up to 20%, and in-person collaboration at the Austin office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited law school with an expected graduation May 2027 to July 2027.
• Registered for July 2027 Texas Bar Exam.
• Clerkship preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and constitutional law.
• Skills in legal research, writing and analysis.
• Ability to work long hours and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Represents the State's interests in high-profile, complex litigation at pretrial, trial and appellate levels.
• Conducts legal research and prepares motions, pleadings and briefs.
• Provides legal counsel to clients and management on complex issues.
• Collaborates with attorneys and staff in a dynamic office environment.
• Maintains knowledge of essential functions and adheres to policies.
• Performs in-person work and travel as needed (up to 20%).
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Law student (JD)

Texas Bar 2027

Job description

****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas, offers highly competitive one-year paid fellowships and is seeking a qualified individual for the Special Litigation Unit.

The Special Litigation Unit is the division within the Office of the Attorney General tasked with litigating certain constitutional and politically sensitive cases. Among other things, the division handles matters relating to the First Amendment, abortion, redistricting, elections, and immigration. It represents State clients, including the Governor, Secretary of State, and state legislators, and provides legal counsel to the agency's executive administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters.

The fellowship is a demanding, one-year position designed for recent law graduates seeking advanced trial experience. Many fellows arrive after having completed a judicial clerkship or obtain one for the following term. They assist the division with legal responsibilities, including appearing in court, writing briefs, taking depositions, conducting written discovery, and interacting with clients and opposing counsel.

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in

the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Represents the State's interest in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court
• Performs legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients and management as assigned, performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
• Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently in an accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and July 2027
• Registration for July 2027 Texas Bar Exam
• Previous clerkship is preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and proceedings, especially civil procedure and constitutional law
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis
• 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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform inperson work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%