Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0863
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description - OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0863 (00044573)Organization
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALPrimary Location
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Administrative Law300 W. 15th StAustin 78701Job
LegalEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
State Job Code: 3513 3514Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 28 30Salary (Pay Basis)
9,292.50 - 12,031.25 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 24, 2024, 4:17:31 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (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. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. This position will also involve assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and may involve providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.The OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. 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. 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 FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General IV:Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, open records litigation, and non-party subpoenas; may serve as general counsel to state agencies.Takes and defends depositions.Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy.Analyzes complex factual and legal issues.Performs legal research.Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.Prepares cases for trials.Represents state agencies and the State of Texas in court.Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision.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 V – All of the above functions of an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with limited supervision.Analyzes highly complex and/or senior-level factual and legal issues.May serve as a managing or deputy managing attorney.Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities within the division.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.Experience: Three years of full-time experience working as an attorney.Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law.Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.Skill in effective oral and written communication.Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location.Ability to prepare legal documents and conduct research.Ability to present cases at trial.Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.Ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%.Assistant Attorney General V – All of the above qualifications of an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as an attorney.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four years civil litigation experience or equivalent.First chair experience in handling bench or jury trials.Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act.Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government statutes.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.THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALPrimary Location
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Administrative Law300 W. 15th StAustin 78701Job
LegalEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
State Job Code: 3513 3514Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 28 30Salary (Pay Basis)
9,292.50 - 12,031.25 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 24, 2024, 4:17:31 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (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. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. This position will also involve assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and may involve providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.The OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. 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. 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 FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General IV:Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, open records litigation, and non-party subpoenas; may serve as general counsel to state agencies.Takes and defends depositions.Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy.Analyzes complex factual and legal issues.Performs legal research.Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.Prepares cases for trials.Represents state agencies and the State of Texas in court.Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision.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 V – All of the above functions of an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with limited supervision.Analyzes highly complex and/or senior-level factual and legal issues.May serve as a managing or deputy managing attorney.Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities within the division.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.Experience: Three years of full-time experience working as an attorney.Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law.Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.Skill in effective oral and written communication.Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location.Ability to prepare legal documents and conduct research.Ability to present cases at trial.Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.Ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%.Assistant Attorney General V – All of the above qualifications of an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as an attorney.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four years civil litigation experience or equivalent.First chair experience in handling bench or jury trials.Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act.Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government statutes.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.THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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