OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0827 | Revised 9/12/2

Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Child Support Division (CSD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas 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.Responsibilities:

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings.Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.Develop and deliver training.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.

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