OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0537

Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic state agency dedicated to promoting responsible parenting and supporting Texas families. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will represent the State in family law proceedings, ensuring children receive the support they deserve. This role offers significant trial experience, collaboration with state agencies, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Texans. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance while engaging in mission-driven legal work that fosters professional growth and camaraderie among colleagues.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings for child support.
• Provide legal advice to the Child Support Program.
• Develop and deliver training.

Skills

Legal Writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Trial Law

Legal Research

Effective Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Personal Computer

Job description

Job Description - OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0537 (00049901)

Organization

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Location

Texas-Harlingen

Work Locations

CS Harlingen 1810 Hale Ave Suite 6 Harlingen 78550-5242

Job

Legal

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

State Job Code : 3513 3510, 3511, 3512

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 28 22, 24, 26

Salary (Pay Basis)

6,781.25 - 8,734.52 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

1

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

May 8, 2025, 6:47:49 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Description

Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve.

Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families. AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state.

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
• Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attend work regularly in compliance with the work schedule.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
• Skills in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.
• Skills in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.
• Skills in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.
• Skills in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making abilities.
• 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 the assigned OAG work location, perform all tasks within the OAG workspace, and collaborate with colleagues throughout the workweek (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 FLSA.
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%.

Additional qualifications for higher levels include more years of legal experience and specific handling of Family Law cases, jury trial experience, and proficiency in Spanish.

To apply, submit electronic applications through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed; paper applications are not accepted. The position may require a criminal background check pursuant to Texas law. Military Crosswalk information is available at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER