Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Wilmington, DE at Margolis Edelstein
OAG – General Counsel | Assistant Attorney General V-VI | 25-0260 (00047652)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: General Counsel 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3514 3515
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 30 31
Salary (Pay Basis): 12,500.00 – 13,833.34 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jan 23, 2025, 11:35:57 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The General Counsel Division’s work is diverse with both transactional and research-related projects with primary focus on the following areas: Executive-level policy support and implementation, novel legal research, contracting and procurement, administrative law, legislative analysis, and rulemaking. The division seeks a very experienced lawyer for advanced and/or managerial legal work to provide legal advice and assistance to the OAG and client state agencies. Prior experience as general counsel or in-house counsel is welcomed. The selected applicant will work alongside OAG leadership on issues of critical importance to the state.
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 state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service, flexible work schedules, a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and camaraderie with talented OAG staff. The position is headquartered in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Provides legal advice to the Office of the Attorney General, client state agencies, boards, and officialsAssists Executive Administration and the General Counsel Division in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, court decisions, and legal opinions
Assists the Division Chief in daily operations of the General Counsel Division
Supervises the work of others and assists in training less tenured attorneys and staff
Prepares and reviews legal opinions, administrative rules, contracts, purchase orders, grants, invoices, procurements, and other legal documents for the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies
Participates or assists in the negotiation of agreements on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies
Assists agency’s participation in the state and federal rulemaking process and provides related research, counsel, and document preparation
Assists in analyzing legislation and drafting proposals and amendments for legislative consideration
Assists with employment law issues and formal complaints on behalf of the agency
Assists with subpoenas, public information requests, and records retention issues on behalf of the agency
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions
Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration
Communicates with, and gives advice as appropriate, to agency attorneys and staff, to outside state agencies, universities, and local governmental entities, and to members of the public
Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, client agencies, vendors, and opposing counsel
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) V:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Experience: Four years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in the following (or closely related) fields: state or federal agency, local government, litigation, or law enforcement
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to state government procurement, state contracting, public information, rulemaking, legislative analysis, and transactional work.
Experience of maintaining legal billing and submitting legal-billing documentation on a timely basis
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
Skill in conducting effective research
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in working cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
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 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) VI – All of the above functions for an AAG V PLUS:
Two additional years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in general counsel or in-house counsel
Previous experience advising a state agency and its Executive Administration on legal issues
Previous supervisory experience with less tenured attorneys and staff
Previous employment law experience
Strong legal research and writing skills
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: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Margolis Edelstein
Location: Wilmington, DE
