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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 1 month ago

OAG - Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General III - IV | 26-0065

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$7,991.67/mo - $7,991.67/mo

2+ years exp

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Finance Division, responsible for reviewing and approving bonds and similar obligations for various governmental entities. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting research, and representing the Attorney General in litigation as necessary.

CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential

Responsibilities

Reviews bond transcripts submitted by a wide variety of governmental entities

Drafts preliminary and final approval letters regarding bond transcripts and discusses approval requirements with bond counsel

Conducts legal research in the area of Public Finance, reporting findings and conclusions

Responds to inquiries relating to Public Finance from governmental officials and bond counsel

Represents Attorney General in bond validation litigation, as necessary

Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agency, as necessary

Works over 40 hours per week as needed

Provides excellent customer service

Supervises and assists in training of other attorneys and staff as needed

Oversees development of process and procedures for more efficient bond review, as needed, including electronic review and/or rulemaking

Assists in developing processes and procedures for bond review and/or training materials, as needed

Assists with responding to the Comptroller’s quarterly litigation bond appendix, as needed

Assists more junior public finance attorneys on pending 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

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Licensed attorney in TexasPublic finance law knowledgeLegal research skillsSound judgmentEffective communication skillsCustomer servicePrioritization skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Two years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas

Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date

Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting state agencies and their rules

Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Public Finance Division within the Office of the Attorney General

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

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

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 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

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 5%

One additional year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

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