OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant

Texas Attorney General; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division seeks a Special Litigator to handle highly complex legal work, representing the State in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.

A J.D. from an accredited law school, four years of full-time legal experience, and active Texas Bar admission are required; travel, in-person work, and a strong commitment to public service are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD.
• Licensed attorney with Texas Bar in good standing.
• Experience in high-volume litigation and appellate/trial work.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in judicial and administrative matters.
• Provide legal advice and conduct legal research for the Child Support Program.
• Handle civil litigation including probate, tax, and foreclosure.
• Review employer enforcement submissions and assist in hearings.
• Plan training and participate in statewide conferences.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Trial advocacy

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Discovery

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PC proficiency

Job description

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=101998andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionAre you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney Generals (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their childrens lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. The Special Litigator performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves representing the states interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. 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 States 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.Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.Provides legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available.Handles civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claimsReviews and approves employer enforcement submission from field offices; assists with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represents the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessaryReviews and approves administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represents the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearingsReviews criminal non-support submissions and acts as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecutionAssists in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys General ConferenceWorks on special projects and participates in various workgroups / conference / meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issuesDevelops and delivers training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functionsPerforms related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degreeExperience: 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 LawLicensed as an attorney by the State of TexasMust be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law i
Texas by start dateKnowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiationSkill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal researchSkill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrievalSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person 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 travelAbility 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 25% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTexas Child Support ProgramProbate lawJury TrialExperience in handling a high-volume legal practiceOther Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak SpanishTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER