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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG - Criminal Appeals | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 26-0207

Criminal Appeals Division300 W. 15th St

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Criminal Appeals Division. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing the State in court, while providing legal advice to client agencies and local district attorneys.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Researches and writes appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division

Analyzes complex factual and legal issues

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

Participates in evidentiary hearings/presenting oral arguments in state and federal court

Provides legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities

Works in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency

May train less tenured 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

Juris DoctorateLicensed attorney in TexasFederal habeas practicesAppellate law experienceSound judgmentCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaborationMentoring skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate

Licensed as an attorney by the State 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 habeas practices and procedures

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 15%

One-year of full-time experience as an appellate lawyer