Texas Attorney General · 1 week ago
Assistant Attorney General I | Open Records
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Open Records Division. This role involves interpreting laws related to public access to government information, drafting open records rulings, and educating citizens on their rights under the Public Information Act.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Amy Jennings-Spence
Responsibilities
Research, draft, edit and revise informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications
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
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D
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 laws and legal principles and practices
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
Skill in effective oral and written communication (Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected)
Skill in working cooperatively with attorneys, supervisors, and support staff
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in exercising sound judgement and effective decision making
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to work with others in a professional office environment
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs
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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%
Preferred
Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
Experience in administrative law
One year of experience in public service or government law
Experience in peer review environment
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Healthy work-life balance
Hands-on legal experience
Engaging camaraderie
Company
Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Office of the Attorney General champions liberty and justice for Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Evelyn Chavez
CSO II
Jared Galaway
Chief Experience Officer
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