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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This legal assistant position in the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Texas Attorney General’s office will be in Austin or Dallas and performs complex to senior level legal assistant work. Work involves researching and analyzing legal issues, investigating deceptive and misleading practices, and drafting backgrounds, memoranda, legal documents, as well as assisting attorneys with investigations, litigation, and case management.
CPD works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection 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.
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 FUNCTIONS
Legal Assistant II:
Legal Assistant III: All of the above functions for a Legal Assistant II, plus:
Legal Assistant IV: All of the above functions for a Legal Assistant III, plus:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Legal Assistant II:
Legal Assistant III: All of the above functions for a Legal Assistant II, plus:
Legal Assistant IV: All of the above functions for a Legal Assistant III, plus:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
Full Time
Business Services
$71k-88k (estimate)
05/22/2024
07/21/2024
NASSAU
100 - 200
JOHN DELANEY
$10M - $50M
Business Services