OAG - Transportation | Assistant Attorney General IV | 26-0304

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS • Austin, TX • 1h 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=00056093 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 DESCRIPTIONRealize the dream of meaningful work in a collegial environment. Come join a vital team facilitating the roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure for the fastest-growing state: Texas! As Texas grows so does its need for transportation. You can be a part of the Stateand#8217;s tremendous growth while honing your litigation and courtroom skills. The Transportation Division represents TxDOT in acquiring needed property through eminent domain, and in lawsuits spanning numerous subject areas including torts, workerand#8217;s compensation, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement in both state and federal courts. The Transportation Division litigation docket includes administrative hearings, motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and appeals.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 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 FUNCTIONSManages a docket of advanced, complex level cases Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workersand#8217; compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts 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 a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) Experience: Three years of full-time experience 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. Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected] Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Skill in conducting effective research Interest in handling eminent domain cases 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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 30% 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in civil litigation Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software Experience mentoring less tenured staff Experience in supervising the work of other attorneys Jury trial experience Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal Knowledge of land use planningTO APPLYTo 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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