OAG - Law Fellows | Research Specialist V | 26-0279 jobs in United States
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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG - Law Fellows | Research Specialist V | 26-0279

The Texas Attorney General's Office is offering one-year paid fellowships for 3Ls who have excellent academic records. The role involves coordinating legal activities, researching, analyzing, and drafting legal documents, as well as assisting Assistant Attorneys General in representing the state's interests.

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Responsibilities

Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations
Prepares, reviews, and edits pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
Assists other attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients
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

Legal researchLegal writingSound judgmentEffective communicationCustomer service

Required

Currently in an accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date between May 2026 and July 2026
Successfully completed a summer clerkship at the OAG as a 2L
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 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 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Company

Texas Attorney General

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Texas Attorney General Office of the Attorney General champions liberty and justice for Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Evelyn Chavez
CSO II
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Jared Galaway
Chief Experience Officer
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