Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 24-0736
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Job Description - OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 24-0736 | REVISED (00044719)Organization
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALPrimary Location
Texas-El PasoWork Locations
CS El Paso Admin221 N. Kansas StSuite 1000El Paso 79901-1404Job
LegalEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
Travel
Yes, 25% of the TimeState Job Code: 3514Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 30Salary (Pay Basis)
9,353.75 - 9,450.00 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 27, 2024, 2:38:10 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAre you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve.Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. 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 state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.Provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available.Handle civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims.Review and approve employer enforcement submissions from field offices; assist with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessary.Review and approve administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings.Review criminal non-support submissions and act as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution.Assist in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys’ General Conference.Work on special projects and participate in various workgroups / conferences / meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues.Develop and deliver training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions.Perform related work as assigned.Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law.Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.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 workspace 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 25%.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Texas Child Support Program.Probate law.Jury Trial.Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALPrimary Location
Texas-El PasoWork Locations
CS El Paso Admin221 N. Kansas StSuite 1000El Paso 79901-1404Job
LegalEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
Travel
Yes, 25% of the TimeState Job Code: 3514Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 30Salary (Pay Basis)
9,353.75 - 9,450.00 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 27, 2024, 2:38:10 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAre you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve.Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. 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 state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.Provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available.Handle civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims.Review and approve employer enforcement submissions from field offices; assist with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessary.Review and approve administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings.Review criminal non-support submissions and act as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution.Assist in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys’ General Conference.Work on special projects and participate in various workgroups / conferences / meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues.Develop and deliver training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions.Perform related work as assigned.Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law.Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.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 workspace 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 25%.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Texas Child Support Program.Probate law.Jury Trial.Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.
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