Trial Attorney I, Child Support — Public Service AAG

Texas Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) Child Support Division in Fort Worth seeks an Assistant Attorney General I to lead courtroom advocacy on paternity, support orders, and enforcement under the Texas Family Code. This entry‑level role provides structured mentorship within the state's largest law‑office style agency.

You will work in-person full-time, travel up to 25%, and join a high‑volume docket with opportunities for professional growth and policy input that positively impact Texas

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license in good standing.
• Knowledge of the Texas Family Code and family law.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in judicial and administrative family law proceedings.
• Establish paternity and obtain court orders for child support and health coverage.
• Enforce and modify child support orders; respond to enforcement actions.
• Draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage a high-volume docket.

Skills

Legal writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Education

J.D.

Tools

Texas Family Code

Job description

Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) Child Support Division in Fort Worth seeks an Assistant Attorney General I to lead courtroom advocacy on paternity, support orders, and enforcement under the Texas Family Code. This entry‑level role provides structured mentorship within the state's largest law‑office style agency.

You will work in-person full-time, travel up to 25%, and join a high‑volume docket with opportunities for professional growth and policy input that positively impact Texas