What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAG - Bankruptcy amp; Collections | Legal Assistant III-IV | 26-0401 position at Texas Attorney General?
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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is hiring a part- time Legal Assistant for the Bankruptcy Collections Division. The Bankruptcy Collections Division is the centralized collection authority for the State, charged with the responsibility to recover all debts, judgments, taxes, fees, fines, penalties, loans, and other obligations referred to the agency for collection. Division attorneys represent and protect the Stateand#8217;s monetary, regulatory, and policy interests in bankruptcy cases as they may appear.The OAG seeks a highly qualified Legal Assistant to join the Bankruptcy Tax Team. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week. The Bankruptcy Tax Team represents state agencies such as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Texas Workforce Commission in bankruptcy cases across the country. The qualified candidate would perform complex to highly complex legal assistant work including, but not limited to, coordinating legal activities, analyzing and investigating bankruptcy cases, performing legal research and drafting legal documents, and assisting Bankruptcy Tax Team attorneys with case management.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 FUNCTIONSLegal Assistant III:Maintains an inventory of bankruptcy cases for client agencies
Maintains calendar/docket, opens and close cases
Maintains case management system to monitor bankruptcy payments and compliance with bankruptcy confirmed plans and settlements
Maintains case management database for statistical reporting and other information needs
Monitors bankrupt entitiesand#8217; compliance with state tax requirements using client mainframe
Drafts, prepares, and reviews routine to complex pleadings and other legal documents in accordance with federal bankruptcy court procedures and other applicable statutes, policies and rules
Files and serves pleadings electronically through court filing system in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and procedures
Reviews mail and a large volume of electronic filings for cases in Legal Assistantand#8217;s inventory
Makes and answers calls for cases in Legal Assistantand#8217;s inventory
Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, abstracts and rules and regulations; prepares memoranda on research findings
Assists with coordinating, assembling and preparing evidence, exhibits, affidavits and other documents for use in legal proceedings
Assists attorneys and support staff with case management
Communicates with state agencies, court personnel, bankruptcy trustees or outside entities
Assists Office Manager as needed
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 integrityLegal Assistant IV and#8211; all above functions for a Legal Assistant III plus:May supervise others
Conduct statistical, documentary, and investigatory research
Coordinate discovery, including the drafting, responding and calendaring of interrogatories, requests for pro uction, requests for admissions and other requests for information in accordance with local, state, federal and agency rules and procedures
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLegal Assistant III:Education: Bachelorand#8217;s Degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment.
Experience: One year full-time Legal Assistant supporting matters in federal courts
Knowledge of general office practices
Knowledge of legal documents
Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, or other legal research tools
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
Ability to effectively manage a large caseload
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 more than 20 hours per week as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Legal Assistant IV and#8211; all above qualifications for a Legal Assistant III plus:Experience: One additional year full-time Legal Assistant experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants
Experience: Bankruptcy restructuring experienceTO 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
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is hiring a part- time Legal Assistant for the Bankruptcy Collections Division. The Bankruptcy Collections Division is the centralized collection authority for the State, charged with the responsibility to recover all debts, judgments, taxes, fees, fines, penalties, loans, and other obligations referred to the agency for collection. Division attorneys represent and protect the Stateand#8217;s monetary, regulatory, and policy interests in bankruptcy cases as they may appear.The OAG seeks a highly qualified Legal Assistant to join the Bankruptcy Tax Team. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week. The Bankruptcy Tax Team represents state agencies such as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Texas Workforce Commission in bankruptcy cases across the country. The qualified candidate would perform complex to highly complex legal assistant work including, but not limited to, coordinating legal activities, analyzing and investigating bankruptcy cases, performing legal research and drafting legal documents, and assisting Bankruptcy Tax Team attorneys with case management.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 FUNCTIONSLegal Assistant III:Maintains an inventory of bankruptcy cases for client agencies
Maintains calendar/docket, opens and close cases
Maintains case management system to monitor bankruptcy payments and compliance with bankruptcy confirmed plans and settlements
Maintains case management database for statistical reporting and other information needs
Monitors bankrupt entitiesand#8217; compliance with state tax requirements using client mainframe
Drafts, prepares, and reviews routine to complex pleadings and other legal documents in accordance with federal bankruptcy court procedures and other applicable statutes, policies and rules
Files and serves pleadings electronically through court filing system in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and procedures
Reviews mail and a large volume of electronic filings for cases in Legal Assistantand#8217;s inventory
Makes and answers calls for cases in Legal Assistantand#8217;s inventory
Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, abstracts and rules and regulations; prepares memoranda on research findings
Assists with coordinating, assembling and preparing evidence, exhibits, affidavits and other documents for use in legal proceedings
Assists attorneys and support staff with case management
Communicates with state agencies, court personnel, bankruptcy trustees or outside entities
Assists Office Manager as needed
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 integrityLegal Assistant IV and#8211; all above functions for a Legal Assistant III plus:May supervise others
Conduct statistical, documentary, and investigatory research
Coordinate discovery, including the drafting, responding and calendaring of interrogatories, requests for pro uction, requests for admissions and other requests for information in accordance with local, state, federal and agency rules and procedures
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLegal Assistant III:Education: Bachelorand#8217;s Degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment.
Experience: One year full-time Legal Assistant supporting matters in federal courts
Knowledge of general office practices
Knowledge of legal documents
Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, or other legal research tools
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
Ability to effectively manage a large caseload
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 more than 20 hours per week as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Legal Assistant IV and#8211; all above qualifications for a Legal Assistant III plus:Experience: One additional year full-time Legal Assistant experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants
Experience: Bankruptcy restructuring experienceTO 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