Assistant Attorney General jobs in Castell, TX

DIVISION: Special Litigation
POSTING NUMBER: 22-0589
JOB TITLE: Assistant Attorney General IV WORKING TITLE: Assistant Attorney General

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is looking to hire an attorney for the Special Litigation Unit. Serves as
Special Counsel for Special Litigation of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Work involves litigating, directing, planning, organizing, and monitoring complex and high-profile
special litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas for the Office of the Attorney General, an agency of the State of Texas. Serves as counsel or lead counsel on significant, multidivisional
litigation matters. Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency’s Executive Administration. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits
along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans.

Level of Complexity of State Classification: Complex

Level of Supervision of State Classification: Works under moderate to general supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Represents the state’s interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and
appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and
participating actively in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodies
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency’s Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters
Oversees the preparation of cases for trial
Oversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness
interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Represents the State’s interest in litigation matters
Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
Drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration
With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements)
regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters
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 accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Experience in legal work with a minimum of four years of litigation experience
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
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 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, to communicate
effectively, and to supervise the work of others
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
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 25%
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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: using Word and Excel

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

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas job application through the OAG Job Postings Page. In addition, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. 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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,916.66 - $8,624.25 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location