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OAG – General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV – V Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at State of Texas
Position: OAG – General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV – V | 25-0080
The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation.
AAG IV-Vs independently manage a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity to guide clients to successful resolutions or take cases to trial as a first chair attorney. AAG IV-Vs also serve vital roles on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and 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 ((Use the “Apply for this Job” box below).) 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Experience:
Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields:
Civil 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.
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division
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
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 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 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 20%
Assistant Attorney General V:
All of the above qualifications PLUS:
Experience:
One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields:
Civil Litigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:
Exceptional academic credentials
Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship
Tried at least two jury trials to a verdict in state and/or federal district court.
Two years’ litigation experience in the following areas of law: civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law and health care law.
Assistant Attorney General V:
All of the above qualifications PLUS:
Three years’ litigation experience in the following areas of law: civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law and health care law.
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Title: OAG – General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV – V
Company: State of Texas
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Government
