OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General V | 27-0082

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, General Litigation Division (GLD) seeks an AAG IV-V to manage a dynamic civil rights and constitutional law docket in Austin, Texas, including trial work as a first chair attorney and guiding teams to successful resolutions.

Qualified candidates have four years of full-time civil rights or related litigation, a J.D. with good standing in Texas, and ability to travel up to 20%; familiarity with state and federal court procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Four years of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney in civil litigation or closely related fields.
• Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing.
• Ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a dynamic and varied civil docket with emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Lead cases to trial as a first chair attorney and guide clients to successful resolutions.
• Collaborate with teams on larger matters and handle multiple tasks with deadlines.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Team collaboration

Public service motivation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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. AAG IV-Vs independently manage a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity to guide clients to successful resolutions or take cases to trial as a first chair attorney. AAG IV-Vs also serve vital roles on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to 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 (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. Experience: Four years of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation 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 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 20% Exceptional academic credentials Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship Tried at least two jury trials to a verdict in state and/or federal district court. Four years' litigation experience in the following areas of law: civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law and health care law.