Senior Public Interest Litigation Attorney

State of Texas; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The General Litigation Division (GLD) in Austin, Texas seeks Assistant Attorneys General to prosecute and defend civil rights and related matters. This role offers exposure to constitutional and public policy litigation, complex dockets, and opportunities to work on high-impact cases within a large state agency.

Applicants must hold a J.D., be licensed in Texas, and have at least two years of civil litigation experience.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Two years of full-time civil litigation experience.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking / prioritization

Judgment and decision making

Customer service

In-person work

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice law in Texas (State Bar of Texas)

Jobbeschreibung

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. This position 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 continue to gain experience using the full spectrum of litigation skills. AAGs also assist 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 States 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 high school or equivalent Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas 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% Experience: One additional year as a licensed attorney TO APPLY