Employment Law Attorney jobs in Abilene, TX

Employment Law Attorney is responsible for analyzing proposed and established legislation, preparing legal documents, and reviewing company policies. Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliancy to protect company against legal liability. Being an Employment Law Attorney requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Additionally, Employment Law Attorney typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Employment Law Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Employment Law Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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OAG- Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0278
  • Office of the Attorney General of Texas
  • Abilene, TX FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join Child Support Division (CSD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve.

    Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.

    AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. 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 state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

    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

    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:

    Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

    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: 0 years 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 work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace 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 25%

    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, PLUS:

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

    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG II, PLUS:

    Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS

    Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases

    Jury Trial Experience

    Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice

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

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $6,458.34 - $7,541.67 per month

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Abilene, TX 79603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 23 Days Ago

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Attorney
  • Noah Project, Inc.
  • Abilene, TX FULL_TIME
  • The Noah Project Attorney oversees all civil legal assistance activities of the agency. This full-time position provides legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Employment & Resource Specialist
  • Abilene Goodwill Industries
  • San Angelo, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsible for the service delivery of the Goodwill Career Center program including assisting clients with job search and providing general resources for ID assistance, etc. Provides and continues su...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Sweetwater, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Big Lake, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Munday, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Technical Inside Sales Representative
  • MRC Global
  • MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CAD Drafter Intern
  • SAMUEL ENGINEERING INC
  • Abilene, TX
  • Job Details Job Location Abilene Office - Abilene, TX Position Type Full Time Salary Range $14.42 - $16.00 Hourly Descri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Treadmill and Bike Repair Technician - Abilene TX
  • AIT Worldwide Home Delivery
  • Abilene, TX
  • Overview: Delivery, Assembly, or Repair Contractors Job Type: Contract Settlements: potential to earn 40K-100K+ dependen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Case Manager
  • Kinder Hearts Home Health and Hospice
  • Abilene, TX
  • The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Worker-Heavy Lifter
  • Primal Pet Group
  • Abilene, TX
  • Job Description This position is responsible for performing production work in the facility. Starts, operates, tends, st...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Home Health LVN Visit Nurse
  • Kinder Hearts Home Health and Hospice
  • Abilene, TX
  • The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nur...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Texas
  • Leidos
  • Abilene, TX
  • Description Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in cou...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MFLC Mission Ready Reserve Counselor - Dyess AFB, Texas
  • Leidos
  • Abilene, TX
  • Description Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MF...
  • 2/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort Worth and west 148 miles (238 km) to Midland. Three U.S. highways pass through the city. US 83 runs west of the city center, leading north 24 miles (39 km) to Anson and south 55 miles (89 km) to Ballinger. US 84 runs with US 83 through the southwest part of the city but leads southeast 52 miles (84 km) to Coleman and west with I-20 40 miles (64 km) to Sweetwater. US 277 follows US 83 around the northwest side of the city and north to Anson but he...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Employment Law Attorney jobs
$73,849 to $107,750
Abilene, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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