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Texas Attorney General · 4 hours ago

OAG - General Litigation | Research Specialist V | 26-0210

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking a Research Specialist V for their General Litigation Division. This role involves performing advanced legal work, conducting complex research, and preparing cases for trial and appellate proceedings.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Performs highly advanced legal work, including preparing, reviewing, and editing motions, briefs, and other legal documents; researching complex legal issues; assessing case strategies and developments; and preparing cases for trial and/or appellate proceedings

Collects, compiles, and analyzes data of specialized research projects; plans, develops, coordinates, and administers research projects

Analyzes and evaluates current case law and its impact on case strategies

Oversees the preparation and development, implementation, and of research projects

Coordinates, assembles, and prepares evidence, exhibits, affidavits and documents for use in legal proceedings; determines the scope and methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated

Conducts statistical, documentary and investigatory research; analyze complex data and documents; create support material for investigations and evidentiary product

Coordinates the preparation of reports of research findings, research data sets and documents data structure and definitions

Prepares attorneys for meetings with witnesses, expert witnesses and defense counsel

Participates in data-gathering interviews as needed; assists in formulating research objectives and programs

Prepares and conducts presentations, as needed

Analyzes and evaluates the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting current research

Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data

Assists in designing and creating computer programs for research applications; may supervise the work of others

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

J.D.Civil litigationLegal researchWord processingData analysisSound judgmentCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D

Knowledge of civil litigation

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.)

Skill in conducting legal research

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval, including various applications as such Word, Westlaw, spreadsheets and database software

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 40%

Benefits

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits while engaging in the honor of public service at a large, dynamic state agency that makes a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

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.