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OAG – Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General -II Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at State of Texas
Position: OAG – Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 25-0314
Reviews and approves entry-level to moderately complex bonds and similar obligations by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and other governmental entities or instrumentalities of the state, which may include certain non-profit corporations created to act on behalf of some of these political subdivisions for the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Public Finance Division.
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 QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
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 federal and state laws affecting state agencies and their rules
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Public Finance Division within the Office of the Attorney General
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 using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
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 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 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%
AAG II:
All of the above qualifications of an AAG I, PLUS:
Experience:
One year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Legal experience in public finance law or closely related area
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Title: OAG – Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General -II
Company: State of Texas
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Litigation, Civil Law), Government
