Senior Public Litigation Counsel: Civil Rights & State Defense

Texas Attorney General; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Attorney General's General Litigation Division seeks attorneys to defend state agencies and officials in civil rights, employment, and constitutional matters across state and federal courts. Join a dynamic team handling complex litigation, class actions, and public policy cases that affect Texans daily.

Emphasis on public service, ethical integrity, and collaboration in Austin, Houston, or Dallas. As an AAG, you will perform legal research, prepare pleadings and briefs, advise state

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines in a legal setting.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and to provide customer-focused service.
• Ability to work in-person at assigned OAG location and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represents state agencies and officials in defense of lawsuits and related proceedings in state and federal courts.
• Protects Texas’s sovereign and legal rights in various proceedings.
• Conducts investigations, performs legal research, and prepares complex motions and briefs.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Texas Attorney General's General Litigation Division seeks attorneys to defend state agencies and officials in civil rights, employment, and constitutional matters across state and federal courts. Join a dynamic team handling complex litigation, class actions, and public policy cases that affect Texans daily.

Emphasis on public service, ethical integrity, and collaboration in Austin, Houston, or Dallas. As an AAG, you will perform legal research, prepare pleadings and briefs, advise state