OAG - Child Support | Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0367

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic state agency dedicated to promoting responsible parenting and ensuring children receive necessary support. The Managing Attorney will lead a team in the Child Support Division, providing legal guidance and managing office operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on families in Texas while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a focus on public service, you will engage in meaningful legal work, develop your skills, and collaborate with a collegial team. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary legal expertise, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Four years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two in Family Law.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.
• Supervise office personnel and legal processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Legal Writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Trial Lawyering

Legal Research

Effective Communication

Judgment and Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Personal Computer

Job description

Job Description - OAG - Child Support | Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0367 (00048443)

Organization

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Location

Texas-Corpus Christi

Work Locations

CS Corpus 500 N. Shoreline Blvd Suite 210 Corpus Christi 78401-5210

Job

Legal

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

State Job Code : 3514

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 30

Salary (Pay Basis)

9,821.44 - 9,821.44 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

1

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

Feb 27, 2025, 6:20:50 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.

The Managing Attorney performs highly complex and/or supervisory (senior-level) legal work providing direction and guidance to management and legal staff of a Child Support Field Office. Work involves organizing employee work assignments, interpreting laws and regulations; and providing legal advice, counsel and assistance in representing the state’s interest in child support enforcement. 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 along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Responsibilities

1. Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.
2. Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives.
3. Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director.
4. Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney.
5. Supervises and monitors the office budget.
6. Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service.
7. Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers.
8. Serves as primary office legal counsel.
9. Develops and delivers training.
10. Performs related work as assigned.
11. Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
12. Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
13. Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
14. Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law.

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.

Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.

Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.

Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.

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 and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location.

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 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Texas Child Support Program. Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice. Management experience. Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

Application Process

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.

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