Overview
Case Manager Assistant/ Legal Assistant Jobs in Newport Beach, CA at Guldjian Fasel Accident Attorneys
OAG – Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General I-III | 25-0437 (00049024)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: CPD – Austin 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3510 3511, 3512
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 22 24,26
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,583.34 – 8,750.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 27, 2025, 3:22:57 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust 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. We provide 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.
The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on its Special Enforcement Team and will be based in Austin. Work involves planning and coordinating investigations into high-profile matters, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions of well-represented opponents, and navigating privilege and other defenses asserted as part of these investigations. This candidate will also be comfortable driving fast-paced investigations with news-worthy implications.
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. 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. and lively capital of Texas.
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
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Represents the Office of the Attorney General and other state agencies before state and federal district and appellate courts in charitable trust and civil enforcement cases pursuant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other privacy and technology related consumer protection laws
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
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) I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
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
Knowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
Ability to supervise the work of others.
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 prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings and to communicate effectively
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 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) II – All the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General I, PLUS:
Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, consumer protection; commercial litigation
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III – All the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:
Experience: Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, consumer protection; commercial litigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Focus on consumer protection and/or commercial litigation subjects.
Experience: Using electronic document review platforms including Relativity and programs such as Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Word
Experience: Trial experience in litigation involving the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, charitable trusts; consumer protection; commercial litigation
Knowledge: Of law and legal principles and practices relevant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and relevant consumer protection statutes, including state and federal privacy laws
Knowledge: Of Probate laws
Skills: Legal research, writing, and analysis; experience with document review platforms
Abilities: To work collaboratively and to work within a larger organization
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: Case Manager Assistant/ Legal Assistant
Company: Guldjian Fasel Accident Attorneys
Location: Newport Beach, CA
