GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Human Trafficking Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) that provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance; represents the State’s interest in Criminal matters including but not limited to hearings and trials. Reviews and evaluates criminal matters throughout the State of Texas.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
Represents the State’s interest in criminal matters
Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda
Prepares cases for trial
Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions
Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
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
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General IV:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Human Trafficking or child welfare/abuse criminal cases
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
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 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 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 30%
Assistant Attorney General V: All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General V, PLUS:
Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Human Trafficking or child welfare/abuse criminal cases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Human Trafficking or child welfare/abuse criminal cases
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. 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
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