Assistant Attorney General II - V | Consumer Protection

PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION

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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 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 fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection 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.The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on its Special Enforcement Team and will be based in Austin. Work involves planning and coordinating investigations into high-profile matters, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre-suit depositions of well-represented opponents, and navigating privilege and other defenses asserted as part of these investigations. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the First Amendment, HIPAA and other privacy-related laws, and preemption. This candidate will also be comfortable driving fast-paced investigations with news-worthy implications.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 TexasESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSProvides legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients and management on factual and legal issuesParticipates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery processPerforms legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusionsPerforms 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 trialRepresents the Office of the Attorney General in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courtsPrepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda; prepares cases for trialAnalyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery for filing of consumer protection casesAdvises management on factual and legal issuesAssists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative considerationProvides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train othersMaintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer ProtectionTestifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetingsMaintains a high volume of litigation cases and investigationsPerforms 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 integrity

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) II:Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional LitigationLicensed as an attorney by the State Bar of TexasMust be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.Case management experience or experience managing briefs with federal and/or state courtsKnowledge of law and legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rulesSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingSkill 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 the use of a computer and applicable software.Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrievalAbility to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work under pressure and respond to deadlinesAbility to supervise the work of others.Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility 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 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 (AAG) III - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional LitigationAssistant Attorney General (AAG) IV - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional LitigationAssistant Attorney General (AAG) V - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Consumer Protection; Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Litigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Judicial Law ClerkExperience: Drafting briefsSkills: Legal research, writing, and analysis; experience with document review platformsAbilities: To work collaboratively and to work within a larger organization