(Temporary) Assistant Attorney General II -Beaumont

Goodwill Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,324 - 63,128; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Beaumont, Texas seeks a Temporary Assistant Attorney General II. This entry-level role focuses on representing the state's interests in child support-related legal matters, providing legal advice, and supporting administrative hearings. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree, a license to practice law in Texas, and one year of experience in family law. The job offers a starting salary of $39 per hour and involves full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in handling Family Law cases in Texas.
• Experience in handling a high volume legal practice.
• Must be licensed to practice Law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal proceedings for child support enforcement.
• Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
• Provide consultation and legal advice to Child Support Program.
• Develop and deliver training related to child support matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Investigation

Legal research

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

(Temporary) Assistant Attorney General II - Beaumont

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• Title: Temporary Assistant Attorney General II
• State Dept: Office of Attorney General
• Internal Dept: Goodwill Temporary Services
• Status: Non-Exempt - Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $39.00 per hour, weekly pay
• Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Address: 350 Pine Street, Beaumont suite 290, 77701

General Description: Performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. Work involves representing state interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Assist Office of the Attorney General Attorneys in legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
• Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.
• Support OAG trial lawyers by preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations and performing legal research.

Experience

One-year experience in handling Family Law cases in the state of Texas; experience in handling a high volume legal practice.

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Licensing

Must be licensed to practice Law in the state of Texas.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, up to 25 lbs.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations