OAG - Criminal Appeals | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 27-0109

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General of Texas seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals Division in Austin. This role plans, coordinates, and monitors legal activities while providing counsel and assistance on civil and criminal matters.

The AAG represents the State's interests, reviews opinions, and drafts bills for legislative consideration. Qualifications include a J.D., admission to the Texas Bar, good standing, and knowledge of federal habeas practice; strong communication

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing
• Eligible to practice in Texas by start date
• Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in person at the OAG office and travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor legal activities in the Criminal Appeals Division.
• Provide legal advice, counsel, and assistance to the State.
• Represent the State's interests in civil and criminal matters.
• Review, evaluate, and render legal opinions; draft bills for legislative consideration.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Deadline management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Professional office etiquette

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas State Bar license

Job description

The Assistant Attorney General position involves legal work for the Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Appeals Division. Work involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State's interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration. 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. 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 I: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar 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 Federal habeas practices and procedures. 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 15% Assistant Attorney General II: All the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General I, PLUS: Experience: One-year of full-time experience as an appellate lawyer Experience: First or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience. Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases. Experience and or demonstrated willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys. Certifications: Member in good standing with Texas State Bar and United States Supreme Court