OAG - Environmental Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III | 25-0572

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS • Austin, TX • 2d ago

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050257 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is hiring an attorney for the Environmental Protection Division. The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes environmental violations; prosecutes and defends cases involving the States natural resources; and defends public utility and environmental orders issued by Texas administrative agencies. Attorneys in the Environmental Protection Division practice in state and federal courts throughout Texas, and the Division prides itself on the quality of the legal services it provides on behalf of the State of Texas. As the States law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance. Represents the States interest in civil matters. Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts. Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda. Prepares cases for trial. Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions. Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process. Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery. Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. 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 Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Assistant Attorney General II: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software. 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 prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively. Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment Ability to provide excellentcustomer 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 20% Assistant Attorney General III, all of the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS: Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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