What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAG - Solicitor General | Research Specialist V | 25-0333 position at OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Solicitor General Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General, offers up to three prestigious, one-year Coleman Fellowships, which are named after Gregory S. Coleman, Texas’s first Solicitor General and one of the preeminent appellate advocates of his generation. Coleman was only 47 when his life was cut short by a tragic plane crash. His high standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in oral and written advocacy live on in the Office of the Solicitor General. Coleman Fellows work closely with Office of Solicitor General lawyers in representing Texas’s interests before appellate courts. Duties include preparing briefs and petitions in cases on appeal in the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and federal and state courts of appeals; preparing recommendations to the Solicitor General regarding authorization of appeals; and assisting attorneys in the Office in preparing for oral arguments. The Office also tries to ensure that Coleman Fellows who are licensed have an opportunity to lead the briefing and then present oral argument in at least one appeal.
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.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Assists in representing the state’s interests before state or federal appellate courts; assists in researching and drafting briefs; assists in preparing attorneys for oral arguments
- Assists with the analysis of complex factual and legal issues related to appellate matters, such as dispositive pleadings, jury charges, moot-verdict and post-trial motions, and appellate briefs and motions
- Assists other attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agencies
- Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations
- Prepares, reviews, and edits pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
- 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
- https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
- 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 work space 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 5%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Judicial Clerkship
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. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
