OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0520

Procurador General de Texas; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Special Litigator to join the Child Support Division. This role involves representing the state in legal matters, providing legal advice, and supporting Texas families. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and experience in Family Law. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two in Family Law.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas in legal proceedings for child support.
• Provide legal advice and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
• Handle civil litigation cases including probate and personal injury claims.

Skills

Legal Writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0520

OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0520

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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 Special Litigator performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves representing the state’s 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.

This position may be based in any Texas city with an OAG Child Support Division office. Regardless of primary physical office location, the candidate must collaborate with relevant stakeholders throughout the state. Some travel to and from El Paso and other worksites throughout the state for in-person meetings will be necessary.

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.

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 claims

Reviews 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 necessary

Reviews and approves administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represents the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings

Reviews criminal non-support submissions and acts as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution

Assists in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys’ General Conference

Works 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 issues

Develops and delivers training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions

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

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

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

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, 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 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

Probate law

Jury Trial

Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice

Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

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. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

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