Attorney at Law / Assistant Attorney General

This is a temporary position at The Office of Attorney General for a Texas Assistant Attorney General

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE IF YOU ARE THE RIGHT CANDIDATE TO GO FROM A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT TO A CAREER WITH A STATE AGENCY

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

Function Description

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.

Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings

Provides legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program

Develops and delivers training

Performs related work as assigned

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule

Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information

Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis:

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

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Experience: 1 year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code

Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation

Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations and performing legal research

Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Experience:

Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases

Jury Trial Experience

Experience in handling a high volume legal practice

Knowledge:

Skills:

Abilities:

Certifications:

Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

Our State Set-Asides require us to carry a ratio 75%-25%

meaning 75% of our employees must have either a disability or barrier to employment

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $74,880.00 - $79,040.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Legal: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Law License (Required)

Work Location: One location