Office of the Attorney General

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs entry-level legal secretarial work. Work involves providing legal and administrative support, reviewing bonds, drafting forms, and maintaining communication with bond counsel, attorneys, and the general public. 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 JOB FUNCTIONS Proofreads bonds or other public securities and legal documents for assigned attorneys; prepares letters, drafts, and prepares final opinions; ensures accuracy and quality control of final product. Works with bond counsel to secure requirements for final registration of bonds with the Comptroller’s office. Assists with reviewing and processing incoming transcripts from bond counsel. Answers phone calls and responds to external correspondence. Organizes and archives paper and digital files 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 integrity MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Experience: One year of general office or legal secretarial work; may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of legal practices and terminology; and spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment and reference materials. 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 prepare legal correspondence and documents to take and transcribe dictation, and to maintain files and records. 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 5% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associates or College Degree Experience: Law firm or legal environment Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams. Adobe Acrobat. Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas job application through the OAG’s Job Postings Page. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. For further instructions on how to apply through the OAG’s Job Postings Page, see our How to Apply page. 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 http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf. THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER