Description

Performs highly complex and/or managerial/attorney work. Work involves organizing employee work assignments; interpreting laws and regulations; and providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance in representing the state’s interest in child support enforcement. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Function Description

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.

Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives

Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director

Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney

Supervises and monitors the office budget

Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service

Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers

Serves as primary office legal counsel

Develops and delivers training

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

Function Description

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.

Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives

Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director

Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney

Supervises and monitors the office budget

Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service

Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers

Serves as primary office legal counsel

Develops and delivers training

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,908.34 - $9,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaumont, TX 77701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person