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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG - Criminal Prosecutions | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 26-0185

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Prosecutions Division, responsible for handling complex legal work related to criminal prosecution. The role involves preparing cases for trial, assisting local prosecutors, and ensuring the State's interests are represented in criminal matters.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Prepares cases for trial; represents the State’s interest in criminal prosecution; prepares or supervises the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions and other legal documents

Handles all phases of criminal prosecution from investigation through trial and appellate process; provides assistance to local prosecutors or law enforcement entities; analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions and other discovery

Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions; handles complex and sensitive grand jury investigations and presentations; trains or assists in 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

Drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration

May supervise the work of others

Qualification

J.D. degreeLicensed attorney in TexasCriminal prosecution experienceLegal researchEffective communicationSound judgmentCustomer servicePrioritization skillsLift 30 lbsTeam collaborationFeedback responsiveness

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D

Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: licensed attorney handling criminal prosecutions

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 law and legal principles and practices relevant to the prosecution of criminal cases

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 60%

One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in prosecution of criminal cases

Preferred

Education: in prosecuting violent crimes, major offender cases, murder, capital murder – death penalty, child abuse, white collar crimes and/or public integrity offenses

Certifications: Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization