What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAG - Consumer Protection | Assistant Attorney General II-III | 26-0287 position at Texas Attorney General?
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION.The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position based in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio.The position requires an aggressive plaintiffand#8217;s side litigator ready to take on major corporations in high-stakes consumer protection cases. The ideal candidate will drive complex investigations from inception through trial, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions of well-represented opponents, managing extensive document discovery, handling sophisticated motion practice, and trying cases to verdict. You must be comfortable with fast-paced, high-profile investigations that generate significant public interest.Weand#8217;re looking for a trial lawyer with courtroom experience, including multiple bench or jury trials in federal or state court or before SOAH. The right candidate thinks strategically about case development, can push their case forward, and thrives in court.The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio. We provide a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair from the initial stages of a case through resolution.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.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II:Files and litigates lawsuits for high-profile civil litigation cases.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, undercover operations, examinations under oath, depositions, requests to examine, civil investigative demands, and other discovery
Represents the Office of the Attorney General and other state agencies before state and federal district and appellate courts in charitable trust and civil enforcement cases pursuant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other privacy and technology related consumer protection laws
Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of legal documents including but not limited to petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions
Advises management on factual and legal issues
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration
Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection
Maintains a low to medium volume of litigation cases and investigations
Maintains confidentiality of all case-related matters
Communicates with representatives of state agencies and consumers
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 confi entiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrityAssistant Attorney General (AAG) III and#8211; All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:Maintains a medium to high volume of litigation cases and investigations.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II:Education: Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation, Consumer Protection
Experience: Jury or bench trials (Federal, State, or SOAH)
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in using a computer and applicable software
Skill in working under pressure and cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Knowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings and to communicate effectively
Ability to handle stressful situations
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 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 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 (AAG) III - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation, Consumer ProtectionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience as a Plaintiffand#8217;s side litigator.
Experience as the First Chair in jury or bench trials
Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: corporation law; nonprofit law; charitable trusts; consumer protection; commercial litigation; civil litigation
Knowledge: of law and legal principles and practices relevant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, nonprofit law, Texas Deceptive
Trade Practices Act and relevant consumer protection statutes, including state and federal privacy lawsTO 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. M
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 DESCRIPTION.The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position based in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio.The position requires an aggressive plaintiffand#8217;s side litigator ready to take on major corporations in high-stakes consumer protection cases. The ideal candidate will drive complex investigations from inception through trial, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions of well-represented opponents, managing extensive document discovery, handling sophisticated motion practice, and trying cases to verdict. You must be comfortable with fast-paced, high-profile investigations that generate significant public interest.Weand#8217;re looking for a trial lawyer with courtroom experience, including multiple bench or jury trials in federal or state court or before SOAH. The right candidate thinks strategically about case development, can push their case forward, and thrives in court.The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio. We provide a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first and second chair from the initial stages of a case through resolution.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.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II:Files and litigates lawsuits for high-profile civil litigation cases.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, undercover operations, examinations under oath, depositions, requests to examine, civil investigative demands, and other discovery
Represents the Office of the Attorney General and other state agencies before state and federal district and appellate courts in charitable trust and civil enforcement cases pursuant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other privacy and technology related consumer protection laws
Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of legal documents including but not limited to petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial
Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process
Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions
Advises management on factual and legal issues
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration
Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection
Maintains a low to medium volume of litigation cases and investigations
Maintains confidentiality of all case-related matters
Communicates with representatives of state agencies and consumers
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 confi entiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrityAssistant Attorney General (AAG) III and#8211; All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:Maintains a medium to high volume of litigation cases and investigations.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II:Education: Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation, Consumer Protection
Experience: Jury or bench trials (Federal, State, or SOAH)
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in using a computer and applicable software
Skill in working under pressure and cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Knowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings and to communicate effectively
Ability to handle stressful situations
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 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 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 (AAG) III - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation, Consumer ProtectionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience as a Plaintiffand#8217;s side litigator.
Experience as the First Chair in jury or bench trials
Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: corporation law; nonprofit law; charitable trusts; consumer protection; commercial litigation; civil litigation
Knowledge: of law and legal principles and practices relevant to the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Trust Code, nonprofit law, Texas Deceptive
Trade Practices Act and relevant consumer protection statutes, including state and federal privacy lawsTO 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. M