Senior Assistant Attorney General - Lead Tort Litigator

Texas Attorney General; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Tort Litigation Division is seeking a qualified Assistant Attorney General IV to manage cases from inception to conclusion, draft motions, conduct discovery, and appear at hearings. Responsibilities include handling appeals, mentoring staff, and advising client agencies.

Ideal candidates will have JD, Texas bar admission, 3+ years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public service environment in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.
• Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing.
• Ability to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and defend against claims under relevant Texas Acts at all litigation stages.
• Review medical records and draft legal memos and summaries.
• Provide legal counsel to client state agencies.
• Conduct witness interviews, depositions, and discovery.
• Lead jury trials and draft appellate briefs.
• Mentor junior staff and manage workloads.
• Maintain knowledge of essential laws and agency policies.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Trial preparation

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Client service

Public service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Word

LCMS

Westlaw/Lexis Nexis

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Tort Litigation Division is seeking a qualified Assistant Attorney General IV to manage cases from inception to conclusion, draft motions, conduct discovery, and appear at hearings. Responsibilities include handling appeals, mentoring staff, and advising client agencies.

Ideal candidates will have JD, Texas bar admission, 3+ years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public service environment in Texas.