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****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General, an agency of the State of Texas, seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on its Special Enforcement Team and will be based in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, or San Antonio. 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 Consumer Protection Division 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 OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from start to finish, who are highly motivated to litigate, including drafting civil investigative demands, motions and pleadings, discovery, and settlements; handling witness interviews, taking and defending depositions, appearing at and arguing contested court hearings, and more.
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.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Full Time
$137k-176k (estimate)
06/24/2024
07/12/2024
texasattorneygeneral.com
Austin, NV
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