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Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense/Construction Labor Litigation Jobs in New York, NY at Cullen and Dykman LLP
OAG – Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General III – IV | 25-0196 (00047970)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: CPD – Austin 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Other Locations: Texas-Dallas, Texas-Houston
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3512 3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 26 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,546.87 – 11,041.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Feb 6, 2025, 9:12:10 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
Revised 2/6/25
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio.
The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on it’s Data Privacy and Technology Team and will be based in Austin, Dallas or Houston. The position will focus on the enforcement of Texas’s privacy laws including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). This position involves working collaboratively with division attorneys and staff, as well as regularly interfacing with division management and regulators. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates capable of working in a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair from the initial stages of a case through resolution, including by issuing Civil Investigative Demands, reviewing documents and evidence.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’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.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients and management on factual and legal issues
Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions
Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of legal documents including but not limited to petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
Represents the Office of the Attorney General in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courts
Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions and other discovery for filing of consumer protection cases
Advises management on factual and legal issues
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration
Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings
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 (AAG) III:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: data privacy; privacy compliance; consumer protection; commercial litigation.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
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 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 using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
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 train others.
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
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%
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: data privacy; privacy compliance; consumer protection; commercial litigation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge: of law and legal principles and practices relevant to data privacy, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (or similar state laws); the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the HITECH Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Safeguards Rule), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Federal Trade Commission Section 5 Privacy Enforcement; and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and relevant consumer protection statutes.
Skills: complex litigation experience; jury trial experience; significant motion practice and deposition experience.
Abilities: work to collaboratively and work within a larger organization.
Certifications: Privacy focused certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP- US); Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT); Certified Data Privacy Professional (CDPP).
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
Title: Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense/Construction Labor Litigation
Company: Cullen and Dykman LLP
Location: New York, NY
