What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAG - Transportation | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 25-0300 position at OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Transportation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office represents the Texas Department of Transportation in appeals before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and all state courts of appeals. Appeals arise out eminent domain, torts, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement lawsuits. Appellate assistant attorney generals in the Transportation Division will encounter unique legal questions as they brief and argue for 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 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 III:
- Manages a docket of moderately complex and complex level appellate cases
- Researches and drafts appellate briefs, prepares and delivers oral arguments, and handles all aspects of appeals and appellate-related trial matters.
- Interprets laws and regulations
- Reviews, evaluates, and renders legal opinions
- Researches, prepares, and drafts legal memoranda
- Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions.
- 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 IV – All of the above functions for an AAG III, PLUS:
- Manages a docket of advanced, complex level cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
- Experience: Two years full-time experience as a licensed attorney in appellate law
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
- Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
- Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Skill in conducting effective research
- Interest in handling appellate matters
- 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 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.
- Provides excellent customer service
- Uses personal vehicle for business-related travel
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30%
- 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)
Assistant Attorney General IV – All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS:
- Experience: One additional year full-time experience as a licensed attorney
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
- Experience representing the State in appellate matters
- Judicial clerkship in federal or state appellate court
- Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software
Assistant Attorney General IV All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS:
- Jury trial experience
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_Legal.pdf
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