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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced civil litigators to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). SLD, created in 2015 by Attorney General Ken Paxton, handles and coordinates high-profile, high-impact litigation for the State of Texas. Its primary focus is affirmative litigation to enforce the limits of government authority. Assistant Attorneys General in SLD are typically also appointed as Special Counsel and are responsible for litigating complex cases on a variety of subjects, from pre-filing research to appeal, in both state and federal court. SLD personnel collaborate frequently with other OAG divisions and advise, counsel, and assist client state agencies and OAGand#8217;s executive leadership.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 FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Represents the stateand#8217;s interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and participating actively in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodies
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agencyand#8217;s Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters
Oversees the preparation of cases for trial
Oversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Represents the Stateand#8217;s interest in litigation matters
Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
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 integrityAssistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IIIEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
Experience: Two years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney
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
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, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
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%Assistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time litigation experience
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
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 otherwise approved)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with the Federal Administrative Procedure Act
Experience analyzing issues of Federal and State Constitutional Law
Federal or State Court ClerkshipTO 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
