Office of the Attorney General

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation. AAG IVs independently manage a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity to guide clients to successful resolutions or take cases to trial as a first chair attorney. AAG IVs also serve vital roles on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assistant Attorney General II: Represents state agencies and its officials in defense of lawsuits involving, but not limited to, civil rights (U.S. and Texas Constitution, Title VII, Sec. 1983 etc.), retaliation, employment, constitutionality of state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc., in both state and federal court Represents the State’s interests in many other proceedings not handled by the other civil litigation divisions, including lawsuits brought on behalf of the State and its agencies and officers to vindicate Texas’s sovereign and legal rights Conducts investigations, performs legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents Prepares and tries cases in state and federal courts in defense of state agencies and state employees Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to state agencies as assigned; performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery; prepares and files briefs in state and federal appellate courts Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment Prepares for and performs moderately complex duties of lead counsel in subject areas. 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 Assistant Attorney General III: All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS: Prepares for and performs moderately complex duties of lead counsel in subject areas MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Assistant Attorney General II: 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 Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division 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 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 III - All of the qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II, Plus: Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Assistant Attorney General II: Exceptional academic credentials Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship Assistant Attorney General III - All of the preferred qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II, Plus: State and Federal court trial experience 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