Texas Assistant Attorney General II Temporary Counsel

Goodwill Industries Of South Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Texas invites applications for an Assistant Attorney General II (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role involves providing legal advice, representing the State's interests, drafting briefs and memos, and supporting in legislative matters under supervision.

Requires a JD and Texas Bar membership, with strong research, writing and analytical skills. The position supports diverse legal work across civil and criminal matters for the Office of the Attorney

Qualifications

• Experience in legal work.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.
• Represents the State's interest in civil and criminal matters.
• Prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.
• Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
• Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• May represent the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication

Work prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Goodwill Industries of South Texas invites applications for an Assistant Attorney General II (Temporary-Position) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role involves providing legal advice, representing the State's interests, drafting briefs and memos, and supporting in legislative matters under supervision.

Requires a JD and Texas Bar membership, with strong research, writing and analytical skills. The position supports diverse legal work across civil and criminal matters for the Office of the Attorney