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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The General Counsel Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced lawyer to provide legal advice and assistance to the OAG and client state agencies. Prior experience as general counsel or in-house counsel is welcomed but is not required.
The selected applicant will work alongside OAG leadership on issues of critical importance to the state. The General Counsel’s work is transactional and diverse with primary focus on the following areas: contracting and procurement, administrative law, novel legal research, legislative analysis, and policy support/implementation.
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. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service, flexible work schedules, a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and camaraderie with other talented OAG staff. The position is headquartered in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas, but the selected applicant may also work from OAG offices in Dallas or Houston.
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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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701
Full Time
$118k-152k (estimate)
02/14/2024
04/22/2024