Open Records Attorney: Public Information Law & Rulings

Texas Attorney General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division seeks an Assistant Attorney General to interpret laws governing public access to government information and draft informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions.

The role involves educating citizens and public servants under the Public Information Act, reviewing requests, researching legal opinions, and presenting at open government conferences.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, edit and revise informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications.
• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Word processing

Data entry/retrieval

Job description

Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division seeks an Assistant Attorney General to interpret laws governing public access to government information and draft informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions.

The role involves educating citizens and public servants under the Public Information Act, reviewing requests, researching legal opinions, and presenting at open government conferences.