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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General II | 26-0217

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is a dynamic state agency providing legal representation across diverse areas of law. They are seeking an Assistant Attorney General II to handle a variety of litigation cases, focusing on constitutional and civil rights matters, while developing litigation skills and providing legal counsel to state agencies.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Represents state agencies and its officials in defense of lawsuits involving, but not limited to, civil rights (U.S. and Texas Constitution, Title VII, Sec. 1983 etc.), retaliation, employment, constitutionality of state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc., in both state and federal court

Represents the State’s interests in many other proceedings not handled by the other civil litigation divisions, including lawsuits brought on behalf of the State and its agencies and officers to vindicate Texas’s sovereign and legal rights

Conducts investigations, performs legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents

Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to state agencies as assigned; performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery; prepares and files briefs in state and federal appellate courts

Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment

Prepares and tries cases in state and federal courts in defense of state agencies and state employees

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

Licensed attorneyCivil LitigationStateFederal courtLegal researchLegal writingSound judgmentCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D

One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation

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 laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division

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 5%