OAG - Transportation | Research Specialist IV | 26-0317

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=00058330 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Transportation Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Research Specialist. Work will involve coordinating legal activities; researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents; and assisting Assistant Attorneys General in the Transportation Division in representing the Stateand#8217;s interests in litigation. This position will be reclassified to an Assistant Attorney General I position upon the employee obtaining a law license with the State Bar of Texas. Upon obtaining a law license, work involves entry-level attorney work for the Transportation Division such as preparing and handling lawsuits involving, but not limited to, eminent domain, tort claims, workersand#8217; compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court.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. OAG employees experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and gaining hands-on legal experience.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSResearches 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 Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. Taken the Texas state bar exam 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 workspace 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 30%TO 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_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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