Tort Litigation Attorney – Public Service, Trials & Appeals

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

Job summary

The Texas Office of the Attorney General invites applications for Assistant Attorney General in the Tort Litigation Division in Austin. The role involves managing cases from inception to appeal, drafting motions and discovery, and representing state agencies at hearings and trials.

Ideal candidates will hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, be licensed in Texas, and excel in legal research, writing, and complex case management. Collaboration and public service are central to this office.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Active State Bar of Texas membership in good standing
• Strong legal research and issue evaluation skills
• Ability to manage a moderately heavy caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication, with interview-writing sample as needed
• Willingness to work in person at the OAG office and travel as required

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and defends claims against state agencies under the Texas Tort Claims Act and Workers' Compensation Act at all stages of litigation
• Reviews medical records, researches case law, drafts summaries and memoranda
• Provides legal advice and assistance to client state agencies
• Develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, discovery, and document review
• Represents state agencies at hearings, trials, and negotiations
• Handles appellate work and assists others as needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and agency policies
• Attends work regularly and adheres to approved schedules

Skills

Legal research

Oral & written advocacy

Case management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Client service

Time management

In-person courtroom experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

LCMS

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Texas Office of the Attorney General invites applications for Assistant Attorney General in the Tort Litigation Division in Austin. The role involves managing cases from inception to appeal, drafting motions and discovery, and representing state agencies at hearings and trials.

Ideal candidates will hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, be licensed in Texas, and excel in legal research, writing, and complex case management. Collaboration and public service are central to this office.