OAG - Solicitor General | Assistant Attorney General V - VI | 26-0448

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent state benefits

Job summary

State of Texas seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Solicitor General Division. The attorney will handle complex appellate matters before state and federal courts, including drafting briefs and arguing before courts, with opportunities for supervising staff.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, four years of appellate experience, and admission to the Texas Bar in good standing by start date. Travel, in-person work, and collaboration with state agencies are expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Four years of full-time appellate law experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing by start date.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft briefs, and prepare/ deliver oral arguments.
• Handle all aspects of appeals and appellate-related trial matters.
• Plan and organize work assignments; interpret laws and regulations.

Skills

Appellate law

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Trial / appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Solicitor General Division represents the State of Texas before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and all state courts of appeals. This position will involve highly complex to highly advanced appellate work (job duties will vary with experience). Assistant Solicitors General represent the State, state agencies, and state officers in the most difficult, complex, and significant litigation, both civil and criminal, before the very highest state and federal courts. Frequent areas of litigation include constitutional questions generally, First Amendment challenges, federalism, sovereign immunity, habeas corpus, and complex statutory interpretation. Work involves researching and drafting briefs, preparing and delivering oral arguments, and handling all aspects of appeals and appellate-related trial matters; planning and organizing work assignments; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies; representing the State¿s interest before trial and appellate courts; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; researching, preparing, and drafting legal memoranda; and assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration. Supervises other attorneys and staff as needed. 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 (AAG) V: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: appellate law Experience: Judicial clerkship in a federal or state appellate court 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, legal principles, and practices relevant to appellate matters Skill in using a 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 10% AAG VI¿All of the above qualifications, PLUS: Experience: Two additional years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney