OAG - Open Records | Assistant Attorney General I | 24-0469

The Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. The role involves:Interpretation of laws governing public access to government information.Drafting informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions.Educating citizens and public servants regarding their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act.Reviewing and analyzing requests for rulings.Researching and rendering legal opinions involving requests for public information.Participating in public speaking at open government conferences.Assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration and analyzing proposed legislation.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.

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