What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General III - IV | 26-0378 position at Texas Attorney General?
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Revised 03/19/2026GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD. Applicants may either work in the Austin office or at an OAG regional office in Houston.ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. This position will also involve assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and may involve providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;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 FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, open records litigation, and non-party subpoenas; may serve as general counsel to state agencies
Takes and defends depositions
Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
Analyzes factual and legal issues
Performs legal research
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
Prepares cases for trials
Represents state agencies and the State of Texas in court
Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision
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 integrityAssistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above functions of an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Analyzes complex factual and legal issues
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
Experience: Two years of full-time experience working as an attorney
Knowledge of legal principles, ractices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in conducting effective research
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 prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively
Ability to present cases at trial
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 20%Assistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above qualifications of an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as an attorneyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFour years civil litigation experience or equivalent, including appellate and brief-writing experience
First chair experience in handling bench or jury trials
Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act
Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government statutesTO APPLYTo 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.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Revised 03/19/2026GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD. Applicants may either work in the Austin office or at an OAG regional office in Houston.ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. This position will also involve assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and may involve providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;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 FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, open records litigation, and non-party subpoenas; may serve as general counsel to state agencies
Takes and defends depositions
Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
Analyzes factual and legal issues
Performs legal research
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
Prepares cases for trials
Represents state agencies and the State of Texas in court
Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision
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 integrityAssistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above functions of an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Analyzes complex factual and legal issues
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
Experience: Two years of full-time experience working as an attorney
Knowledge of legal principles, ractices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in conducting effective research
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 prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively
Ability to present cases at trial
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 20%Assistant Attorney General IV and#8211; All of the above qualifications of an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as an attorneyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFour years civil litigation experience or equivalent, including appellate and brief-writing experience
First chair experience in handling bench or jury trials
Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act
Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government statutesTO APPLYTo 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.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER