OAG - Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 26-0129

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS • Austin, TX • 3h ago

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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Public Finance division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. Work will involve reviewing and approving entry-level to moderately complex bonds and similar obligations by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and other governmental entities or instrumentalities of the state, which may include certain non-profit corporations created to act on behalf of some of these political subdivisions for the Office of the Attorney Generaland#8217;s (OAG) Public Finance Division.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s 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 FUNCTIONSReviews bond transcripts submitted by a wide variety of governmental entities Drafts preliminary and final approval letters regarding bond transcripts and discusses approval requirements with bond counsel Conducts legal research in the area of Public Finance, reporting findings and conclusions Responds to inquiries relating to Public Finance from governmental officials and bond counselAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II - all the above functions for an AAG I, PLUS:Represents Attorney General in bond validation litigation, as necessary Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agency, as necessary Works over 40 hours per week as needed Provides excellent customer service 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar 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 federal and state laws affecting state agencies and their rules Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Public Finance Division within the Office of the Attorney General 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 Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval 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 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%AAG II: All of the above qualifications for an AAG I, PLUS:Experience: One year full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Legal experience in public finance law or closely related areaTO 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.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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