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Texas Attorney General · 1 month ago

OAG - Environmental Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III | 26-0179

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is a dynamic state agency hiring an attorney for the Environmental Protection Division. The role involves prosecuting environmental violations and defending cases related to the State's natural resources, requiring representation in state and federal courts throughout Texas.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance

Represents the State’s interest in civil matters

Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts

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

Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration

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 (JD)Licensed attorneyLegal researchLegal writingLegal analysisMediationStateFederal lawsNegotiationsSound judgmentCustomer serviceEffective communication

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

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

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

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

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 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 20%

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