OAG - Special Litigation | Assistant Attorney Gene

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=100195andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced civil litigators to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). SLD, created in 2015 by Attorney General Ken Paxton, handles and coordinates high-profile, high-impact litigation for the State of Texas. Its primary focus is affirmative litigation to enforce the limits of government authority. Assistant Attorneys General in SLD are typically also appointed as Special Counsel and are responsible for litigating complex cases on a variety of subjects, from pre-filing research to appeal, in both state and federal court. SLD personnel collaborate frequently with other OAG divisions and advise, counsel, and assist client state agencies and OAG's executive leadership.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 FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General III:Represents the state's interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and participating actively in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodiesProvides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency's Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation mattersOversees the preparation of cases for trialOversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discoveryRepresents the State's interest in litigation mattersAdvises clients and management on factual and legal issuesPerforms related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrityAssistant Attorney General IV - All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation mattersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Assistant Attorney General IIIEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. 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 litigation experience as a licensed attorneyKnowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rulesSkill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in i entifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable softwareAbility 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, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of othersSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to work under pressure and respond to deadlinesAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%Assistant Attorney General IV - All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time litigation experienceSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationAbility 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 otherwise approved)Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with the Federal Administrative Procedure ActExperience analyzing issues of Federal and State Constitutional LawFederal or State Court Clerkship 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/