Assistant Attorney General III-IV - Antitrust

****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The OAG’s Antitrust Division is seeking to hire an experienced, self-driven attorney capable of thriving in a collaborative work environment and independently overseeing cases with complex legal and factual issues. The Antitrust Division is charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act and federal antitrust statutes. The Division’s caseload consists of highly complex and high-profile investigations and litigation which may involve antitrust violations such as monopolization, conspiracies among competitors, or anticompetitive mergers. Matters investigated or litigated can be local, regional, or national in scope and may be coordinated with other state attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission, or the U.S. Department of Justice. Licensed attorneys with a demonstrable interest and/or experience in antitrust enforcement or litigation are encouraged to apply.

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 while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Conducts entry level to complex antitrust and related litigation in both state and federal courts

Initiates and conducts antitrust and related law investigations, including directing investigator and economist activity

Provides antitrust and related information to state and local governments

Performs all phases of civil litigation of antitrust cases including the drafting of petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memorandum

Performs or directs legal research and report findings and conclusions

Assists in or coordinates others in preparing cases for trial

Provides antitrust and related information to state and local governments

Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts

Prepares or coordinates the preparation of legal briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents

Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agencies, local prosecutors or law enforcement entities

Communicates with representatives of state agencies and consumers

Analyzes entry level to moderately complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence for filing of antitrust cases

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

Manages a high volume of litigation cases and investigations

Assists with training and mentoring less tenured staff

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Experience: Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: antitrust, complex civil litigation, commercial litigation

Knowledge of antitrust law and legal principles and practices

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 workspace 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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Antitrust matters or other document-intensive complex civil litigation

Knowledge: Laws and legal principles and practices relevant to Texas and federal antitrust and trade regulations statutes

Abilities: provide expertise in specific and relevant areas of law to Executive Administration, division management, and division attorneys; handles or directs high-profile and/or complex litigation affecting the Antitrust Division; and serves as a mentor to division attorneys