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Texas Attorney General · 2 hours ago

OAG - Solicitor General | Director IV | 26-0213

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking a Director for the Solicitor General Division to handle complex appellate work representing the State of Texas in various courts. The role involves supervising other attorneys, conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and providing legal counsel to state agencies.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Represents the state’s interests before federal appellate courts; research and drafts briefs; prepares for and delivers oral arguments; provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies; performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions

Analyzes complex factual and legal issues related to appellate matters, such as dispositive pleadings, jury charges, post-trial motions, and appellate briefs and motions

Assists with training less experienced staff

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

Appellate lawLegal researchOral argumentsLicensed to practice lawJudicial clerkshipLegal principles knowledgeSound judgmentCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school

Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: appellate law

Judicial clerkship in a federal or state appellate court

Licensed to practice law

Member in good standing with a state court bar

Knowledge of laws, legal principles, and practices relevant to appellate matters

Skill in using a 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 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 10%