OAG | Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General II-III | 26-0652

State of Texas; Texas; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Texas seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle administrative law matters, represent state agencies in state and federal courts, and provide general counsel support. The role emphasizes experience in administrative enforcement, defense, and responding to Open Records/FOIA requests.

The selected attorney will operate within the Administrative Law Division, join a dynamic public service team, and contribute to high-impact legal work for Texans while

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice in Texas.

Responsabilidades

• Represent state agencies in state and federal district courts and appellate courts.
• Handle administrative enforcement and defensive matters for agencies.
• Defend the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act and respond to non-party subpoenas.
• Provide general counsel assistance to state agencies and coordinate with others in a professional office.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Oral communication

Negotiation

Judgment & decision making

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Open records/open meetings knowledge

Educación

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Active membership in Texas State Bar (in good standing)

Herramientas

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State¿s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD. ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling administrative enforcement and defensive matters. This position may also involve defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act, assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas, and providing general counsel assistance to state agencies. The OAG¿s 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.

Assistant Attorney General II: Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. 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 by start date Experience in legal work Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law 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 handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines Skill in effective oral and written communication Skill in conducting effective research Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively 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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20% Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney Assistant Attorney General III ¿ All of the above qualifications of an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS: Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One to five years civil litigation experience or equivalent, including appellate and brief-writing experience Experience in administrative law Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government legislation Admitted to practice in Federal District Courts: