Senior Special Litigator - Family Law & Civil

Texas Attorney General; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division seeks a Special Litigator to handle highly complex legal work, representing the State in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.

A J.D. from an accredited law school, four years of full-time legal experience, and active Texas Bar admission are required; travel, in-person work, and a strong commitment to public service are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD.
• Licensed attorney with Texas Bar in good standing.
• Experience in high-volume litigation and appellate/trial work.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in judicial and administrative matters.
• Provide legal advice and conduct legal research for the Child Support Program.
• Handle civil litigation including probate, tax, and foreclosure.
• Review employer enforcement submissions and assist in hearings.
• Plan training and participate in statewide conferences.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Trial advocacy

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Discovery

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PC proficiency

Job description

The Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division seeks a Special Litigator to handle highly complex legal work, representing the State in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.

A J.D. from an accredited law school, four years of full-time legal experience, and active Texas Bar admission are required; travel, in-person work, and a strong commitment to public service are expected.