OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General I | 27-0106

State of Texas; Texas; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) seeks Assistant Attorneys General to join the General Litigation Division in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on constitutional and civil rights litigation and related public policy matters, with exposure to a dynamic docket and a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include handling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and delivering effective oral and written advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division
• 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 for the entirety of every work week
• 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 5%

Responsabilités

• Prosecute and defend a variety of cases with focus on constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation.
• Assist on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State.

Connaissances

Legal knowledge

Task management

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment and decision making

Constructive feedback

Team collaboration

Customer service

In-person work

Travel readiness

Work-week endurance

Physical capability

Legal research

Formation

J.D. from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Texas

Description du poste

The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation. GLD provides a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity for attorneys to develop the full spectrum of litigation skills. AAGs also assist on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State. 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. 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.

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date. Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division 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 5% Education: Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas Knowledge: Laws and procedures of the General Litigation division Experience: State and federal court trial experience Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English