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OAG – Crime Victim Services | Legal Assistant I – Jobs in Austin, TX at Texas Attorney General
Title: OAG – Crime Victim Services | Legal Assistant I –
Company: Texas Attorney General
Location: Austin, TX
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=102028andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Legal Assistant I-II position in the Crime Victim Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) performs routine to moderately complex legal assistant work. Work involves researching, analyzing, and drafting legal documents and correspondence; assisting with administrative appeals; preparing evidence and documents for hearings; coordinating case management; and supporting statutory subrogation activities.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 FUNCTIONSCommunicates professionally with, and responds to telephone inquiries from crime victims, claimants, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding appeal statutes, statutory subrogation inquiries, and general inquiries.Processes, reviews and imports all incoming fax and email correspondence.Assists in coordinating administrative appeals, including managing and updating appeals dockets, hearing schedules, and claim files. Drafts and sends outgoing correspondence related to appeal requests, subrogation interests, and appeals decisions.Composes, edits, and prepares administrative and legal documents, including drafting desk reviews for appeals and final ruling decisions as appropriate.Provides information regarding statutory subrogation and processes all subrogation claims and inquiries.Attends hearings and prepares chronologies, fact summaries, procedural history and other claim information as needed.Coordinates, assembles, and prepares evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and related documents for use in administrative hearings as needed.Provides administrative and legal assistance in preparing documents responsive to open records requests, subpoenas, discovery, and other legal documents, as needed.Performs related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrityMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLegal Assistant I:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalentExperience: Three years of full-time experience in the following (or closely related) fields: Law, legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment.Knowledge of legal terminology; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations relevant to crime victim matters; research methods and techniques; public notice requirements; and administrative and regulatory laws in the State of Texas. Knowledge of general office practices and legal documents.Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detailSkill in understanding and processing information, in the use of office equipment, and in the use of a computer and applicable software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe AcrobatSkill in conducting legal analysis and researchSkill in using a computer for work-processing and data entry/retrievalSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to communicate effectively and in a trauma-informed manner with crime victi s, providers of service and victim assistance program staffAbility to conduct research; to draft, prepare, and interpret legal documents; to evaluate and relate findings to cases in question; to conduct investigations; and to communicate effectivelyAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility 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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15% Legal Assistant II – All of the above qualifications for a Legal Assistant I, PLUS:Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in law, criminal justice, public administration, government, or a crime victim related field.Experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Law, legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from a course of study for legal assistants (copy of certificate required at time of interview): may substitute Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in legal studies for required certificateExperience: Two years’ full-time experience in direct victim servicesExperience in administrative or appeals procedures, claims, labor and employment, or legal workParalegal CertificationAbility to proficiently read, write and speak Spanish TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submit
