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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG (Internal) - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I | 26-0220 | OAG Employees Only

Georgetown, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is dedicated to mission-driven legal work, particularly in the area of child support. The Assistant Attorney General I will represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings, provide legal advice to the Child Support Program, and develop training while ensuring compliance with agency policies.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support

Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings

Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program

Develops and delivers training

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 Doctor (J.D.)Licensed attorney in TexasFamily Law knowledgeLegal writingMediationTrial lawyer experienceLegal researchNegotiationCustomer serviceSpanish proficiencyEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

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 Family Law and the Texas Family Code

Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation

Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research

Skill in using a personal 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 25%