Assistant Attorney General I (22-0942)

Office of the Attorney General
Job Announcement

DIVISION: Consumer Protection

POSTING NUMBER: 22-0942

JOB TITLE: Assistant Attorney General I WORKING TITLE: Assistant Attorney General

MONTHLY SALARY: $5,591.67-$6,009.25 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

POSTING DATE: August 2, 2022 DURATION: Until Filled

LOCATION: 12221 Merit Dr, Suite 650, Dallas, TX 75251

G*ENERAL DESCRIPTION*
This Assistant Attorney General I position’s work involves representing the State’s interest in deceptive trade practices and other civil matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; preparing cases for trial and assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration in the Dallas Regional Office.

The Consumer Protection Division works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, and Houston. We provide a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair from the initial stages of a case through resolution. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from start to finish, including drafting civil investigative demands, motions and pleadings, discovery, and settlements; handling witness interviews; appearing at hearings, and more.

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

E*SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, undercover operations, examinations under oath, depositions, civil investigative demands, and other discovery
Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts in civil enforcement cases pursuant to the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other privacy and technology related consumer protection laws
Prepares legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions
Maintains knowledge of Deceptive Trade Practices Act and a wide variety of related statutes
Maintains a low to medium volume of litigation cases and investigations
Maintains confidentiality of all case-related matters
Communicates with representatives of state agencies and consumers
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

M*INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
Education: Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Knowledge of law and legal principles and practices relevant to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and relevant consumer protection statutes, including state and federal privacy laws
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
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 using a computer and applicable software
Skill in working under pressure and cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings and to communicate effectively
Ability to handle stressful situations
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 work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 10%

P*REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
Education: Focus on consumer protection and/or commercial litigation subjects.
Experience: using Word and Excel
Experience: Trial experience in litigation involving the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws
Abilities: Proven ability leading others; proven ability to work within a larger organization.
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

T*O APPLY*

To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas job application through the OAG’s Job Postings Page. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. For further instructions on how to apply through the OAG’s Job Postings Page, see our How to Apply page. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,591.67 - $6,009.25 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location